Jobs and Day Training Specialist Payrate $15.40/Hour
Direct Support Staff
The primary job function for the JDT Specialist is to attain and maintain the mission of LifeSkills Unlimited by providing training and supervision to the individuals in the JDT setting. In this environment, training and supervision may consist of teaching life, job or communication skills, working on meaningful projects, using vocational tools to learn a skill or trade to prepare them to enter the workforce. Working on community-based projects or volunteering as determined by the individual and their Person Centered Planning team.
JDT Specialists report to the JDT Program Manager or the JDT Supervisor.
Support individuals to follow Person Centered Plan (PCP) by providing training and supervision as written per individual and team agreement
Complete documentation for individuals as required based on Desired Outcomes and PCP plans
Work as a team member for consistent, quality support of the individuals
Ensure the health and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
Engage in positive and professional communication toward individuals and co-workers
Monitor health of the individuals, reporting all observations to the JDT Supervisor and/or the JDT Manager
Maintain a clean and healthy environment
Follow all agency policies and procedures to attain and maintain the mission of LifeSkills Unlimited
Attend training as required to maintain employment status
Assist individuals to problem solve in a positive manner
Complete all reasonable assignments as directed by any agency management team member
Communicate with families, guardians, ADSD staff, and agency managment team members in a positive, professional manner
Attend hours of work as scheduled to ensure individuals receive consistent, quality supports
Accurately document hours of work in agency time tracking system - Paychex Flex
Physical Demands: May involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, reaching and grabbing objects at far distance with hands/fingers. May involve negligible to significant standing/walking/pushing/pulling/carrying. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the phone and vision to read printed materials and view training videos. Frequent use of a computer, copy/fax machine, telephones and multi-media devices.Strength: Sedentary to heavy - exert force of 10-100 pounds, occasionally. Mobility to work in a typical residential or office setting and use standard home appliances or office equipment