Day Supports in SHELBY is primarily a group service that provides assistance with acquisition, retention or improvement in self-help, socialization and adaptive skills, which take place in a non-residential setting, separate from the home or facility in which the participant resides. Day supports shall focus on enabling the participant to attain or maintain his or her maximum functional level and shall be coordinated with any physical, occupational, or speech therapies listed in the Individual Support Plans. In addition, habilitation services may serve to reinforce skills or lessons taught in school, therapy or other settings. Day supports may include prevocational activities. Day supports may not be used for the provision of vocation services. Transportation to/from the participant’s home, the day supports facility and travel within the community is included. The cost of transportation to and from the day program is included in the payment rate.

• Communicate relevant consumer information to Family Service’s Coordinator, care coordinator and or parents.
• Provide privacy and confidentiality of all consumer records.
• Assure consumers are free from abuse, mistreatment and or neglect and report any incidents of such to Family Service’s Coordinator, care coordinator and or parent.
• Treat each consumer with dignity and respect.
• Complete all documentation related to treatment plans.
• Develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of philosophy and purpose of caring for an MH/DD consumer.
• Develop familiarity with the treatment plan of each consumer served.
• Implement goals and recommendations for client served and follow appropriate documentation procedures.
• Provide a positive atmosphere which facilitates growth and learning.
• Make decisions based on training and policies when unsupervised.
• Perform duties and all other requested duties when requested by supervisor.

• Staff must meet the requirements for paraprofessionals in 10A NCAC 27G.0200.
• Staff must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Staff must meet client specific competencies as identified by the individual’s person-centered planning team and documented in the Individual Support Plans.
• Staff must successfully complete First Aid, CPR and DMH/DD/SAS Core.
• Competencies and required refresher training.
• Paraprofessionals providing this service must be supervised by a Qualified Professional. Supervision must be provided according to supervision requirements specified in 10A NCAC 27G.0204 and according to licensure or certification requirements of the appropriate discipline.
• Must have a criminal record check.
• A healthcare registry check as required in accordance with 10A NCAC 27G.0200.
• If providing transportation, have a North Carolina or other valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and an acceptable level of automobile liability insurance.