Day Program Professional - Day Program

Day Program Professional

Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Our mission is to provide people with developmental disabilities diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School equivalent
• Experience preferred but not necessary
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record as determined by Motor Vehicle Report and insurance guidelines
  
  

Essential Functions

• Implement the mission statement, “Our mission is to provide people with developmental disabilities diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives.”
• Follow established procedures to ensure appropriate, quality services are provided for Day Program participants.
• Check and implement the daily activity schedule including community outings and events.
• Supports an environment that allows for a productive lifestyle for participants by providing piece work, arts, crafts, musical, sensory, and community activities.
• Ensures the overall health and safety of the clients while in program, out in the community and during transport through safe driving.
• Promotes community awareness by demonstrating responsible, courteous behavior and a positive perception of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Accountable for consumer finances while assisting consumers with their personal finances by providing the necessary documentation for income, expenses and /or corporate funds as directed.
• Complete and submit incident reports as defined in policy.
• Practice safe and sound crisis prevention and intervention strategies by utilizing restrictive procedures only as a last resort and only when there is clear potential for injury by insisting on preventative activities and early intervention.
• Provide personal care to clients as the need arises.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Meet regulatory and agency in-service training annually.
• Travels to any Keystone Community Resources location as needed based on program needs.
• Support an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork between all staff at the program.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary process by carrying out the goals and services described in the individual service plan(s).
  

Work Environment

• Day program work site consisting of work areas, craft areas and offices
• Various community locations to include but not limited to parks, libraries, malls, theaters, etc.
• May experience exposure to bodily fluids and the need to provide personal and/or private care to clients.
• Overtime may be required depending on staffing needs.
• Work as scheduled during inclement weather.
  

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to lift and transfer 50 pounds using proper body mechanics 6-12 times hourly
• Must be able to carry 50 pounds for at least 20 feet
• Must be able to climb and descend 20 stairs carrying 20 pounds
• Must be able to bend to retrieve an object at floor level 6-12 times hourly
• Must be able to readily change direction while walking
• Must be able to run a distance of 100 ft. 1-2 times hourly
• Must be able to walk a distance of one mile
• Must be able to crouch at the knees 6-12 times hourly
• Must be able to kneel on both knees
• Must be able to drive for a period of one hour 3-6 times daily
• Must be able to stand for a period of one hour 6-12 times daily
• Must be able to sit for a period of one hour 6-12 times daily
• Must be able to push/pull 10 pounds
• Must be able to grasp an object with at least one hand
• Must have at least 20/40 combined vision with or without corrective lenses
• Must be able to hear a normal spoken voice with or without hearing assistance
• Must be able to stay awake and alert for entire scheduled shift
• Keystone will proactively work with an employee requesting a reasonable accommodation to be able to complete job duties
  

Confidentiality

• The Direct Service Provider has access to the protected health information of people in the agency’s care. This includes residents at their primary place of employment as well as residents of other areas where the Direct Service Provider may be temporarily assigned. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations apply to confidential information in all areas of Keystone Community Resources, Inc. and Keystone Independent Living.
• General Professional confidentiality is also expected in this position.
  
  

Other Skills

• Read, write and speak the English language in order to perform job duties.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Perform basic Mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Able to utilize Computer for essential job functions such electronic time and record keeping
• Manage multiple tasks.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
  
  

All employees are expected to meet licensing guidelines as an employee of Keystone. This includes:

• Pennsylvania Criminal Record check
• pre-hire
• bi-annually
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse history Clearance
• pre-hire
• bi-annually

• Federal Background Check utilizing FBI Fingerprint system
• pre-hire
• bi-annually
• Physical and Mantoux TB test
• pre-hire
• bi-annually
• 40 hours of annual training
• Signing of a Confirmation Statement indicating there are no civil or criminal liability for abuse of a Developmentally Disabled individual or Act 13 Violations
• pre-hire
• bi-annually
• Sign New Jersey Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Consent form.
  

All employees will fully cooperate with Keystone and any licensing body/agency in any/all inspections or investigations.