What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parenting Support Professional position at Achieva?
FUNCTION:
The Parenting Support Professional is responsible for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or suspected intellectual disabilities. Together with the person and their family, assist in charting a course that supports each Person in realizing their goals and dreams and achieving an everyday life that is important to them that includes being a parent.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Contribute to the development of Person-Centered plans. Understand and implement each Person’s Person-Centered Plan and current ISP that reflects the goals and outcomes chosen by the Person. Will also contribute in family plans, IFSP and IEP for self or child(ren).
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Respect each Person’s right to make choice and exercise self-determination, resulting in life experiences and personal growth for themselves and their children.
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Support each person’s health and safety, while also supporting their right to risk while understanding their role as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.
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Provide opportunities for each person to explore their interest in their community and build relationships.
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Understand the importance of family in each Person’s life. Build a positive relationship with family members.
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Develop positive working relationships with team members to include team members related to child protective services.
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Support each Person’s needs and requests for support to include: Person-Centered goals and outcomes, appointments, relationship building, legal/court hearing and meetings, educational meetings and behavior support sessions for themselves or their children.
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Complete required documentation.
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Create a daily schedule, report daily schedule and any changes to supervisory staff.
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Participate in training and meetings as required.
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Successful completion of the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum training.
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Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Human Services/Social Science and one year experience in a related field. Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal and planning skills required. Satisfactory Act 33 and 34 clearances and FBI as required. Valid license to drive in the State of Pennsylvania and properly insured vehicle.