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Adult Care Specialist/DSP
Sonnenberg Consultants Pleasant Prairie, WI
$53k-70k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services 2 Weeks Ago
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Sonnenberg Consultants is Hiring an Adult Care Specialist/DSP Near Pleasant Prairie, WI

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Description: An Adult Care Specialist (ACS) is responsible for the day-to-day execution of a behavioral health plan created by the client and behavior analyst in a clinical setting. This can include things like coaching clients through social situations, managing challenging behaviors, increasing skills in self-advocacy and independent living skills, and collecting data. Staff will be assigned to a primary location, but may be required to travel to other locations up to 25% of the time. Mileage will be paid for those who travel between locations. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Communicate with the Supervisor on therapeutic strategies and implement changes as directed

  • Perform all necessary documentation and data collection on client goals each session

  • Ensure all appointments have required documentation & are converted promptly for billing to insurance

  • Arrange coverage for clients when absent to ensure consistency of therapy services

  • Communicate with supervisors regarding client progres

  • Report any violations according to company policies, or state and/or federal regulations

  • Assist clients with daily activities including: job coaching, recreational activities, and outings. 

  • Engage clients in fun and functional activities designed to target therapeutic goals

  • Understand and implement all client protocols including behavior plans/crisis plans as determined by the Supervisor 

  • Maintain organization of all items utilized for therapy

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of all therapy areas

  • Ensure the health and safety of the client at all times

  • Abide by all company policies & procedures, demonstrate company values in all areas of employment

  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Other important duties for ACS may include:

  • Administering medications

  • Taking clients on regular community outings

  • Implementing behavior contracts

 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

  • Frequent walking and standing, occasional running, occasional sitting

  • Occasional crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling and climbing to interact with and assist clients

  • Frequent climbing of stairs and ramps to navigate the facility

  • Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to assist clients 

  • Frequent need to bend to retrieve, lift, and carry. Lifting typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items

  • Constant need to walk and assist with transporting clients 

  • Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms 

  • Frequent need to complete tasks in noisy environments

  • Constant need to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as a new or different workspace and schedule, and having to learn new or different tasks

  • Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions, occasional exposure to hot or cold weather

  • The population cared for will contain patients that are agitated, uncooperative, impulsive, disruptive, and verbally/physically aggressive

 

Additional Requirements:

  • Must have valid Driver’s License 

  • Must be 18 years of age or older 

  • Must be able to pass a background check 

  • Must have H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent 

 

Employee Benefits:

  • Health Benefits 

  • Paid Time Off

  • Safety Care Training

  • Client specific medication administration training

  • CPR training

  • paid training

  • direct access to supervisors for daily support.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Business Services

SALARY

$53k-70k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/20/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/19/2024

WEBSITE

sonnenbergconsultants.com

HEADQUARTERS

KENOSHA, WI

SIZE

25 - 50

TYPE

Private

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Business Services

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