What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support DSP position at CACHE EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING CENTER?
Employee Name:
TITLE: Community Support Direct Support Professional (DSP)
SUPERVISOR: Coordinator
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Family Services Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
1) High school diploma or equivalent
2) Experience working with people of varied levels of ability. Experience in positive behavior supports helpful but not necessary
3) Must be able to provide detailed instructions, teach various skills and concepts, collect data, evaluate needs and skills, and complete written documentation.
4) Must possess the following qualities: self -starter, innovative, open to new ideas, team player, good communication skills with co-workers, families, employers & community professionals.
5) Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
6) Must meet all driver eligibility requirements including drug test requirements.
7) Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pass the background check annually
TIME REQUIREMENTS
Your schedule will be based on the Employee Track assigned to you on the Employee Track Selection Form.
Requests for schedule changes (i.e. full-time to part-time or vice versa) will only be approved with the semester change (May, August, December) and must be submitted to the Department Head and HR for approval. There is no guarantee that the request will be approved. Mid-semester changes will not be approved. Schedule changes must meet area staffing needs. Initials _____
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
1. Implement the consumers support strategies and other curriculum in an effective and creative
manner.
2. Responsible for welfare of persons assigned.
3. Completion of all required paperwork and training requirements, i.e. CPR-FA, SOAR, Training
Modules and Driver training.
4. Team Player.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
1. Implement the persons support strategies and other curriculum in an effective and creative
manner.
a. Implement supports as directed in support strategies plan.
b. Assist the person to participate in their chosen goals, activities and community access.
c. Assist community members (store personnel, bank personnel, neighbors, church groups, etc.) on effective methods of interaction with individuals with disabilities as needed. Foster and facilitate natural supports.
d. Conduct ongoing reviews of the supports provided to the persons assigned and report ideas, progress and concerns to person your supervisor.
e. Support the person towards inclusion and integration into their community consistent with the HCBS settings rule.
2. Responsible for welfare of persons assigned.
a. Be responsible for the supervision of all assigned persons at all times.
b. Be aware of the person’s needs. Follow-up with concerns or recommendations as needed. Assist with the personal needs of the person (e.g. personal hygiene, toileting needs, accidents, etc).
c. Assist person with personal issues. This may include diet, medical issues, hygiene, roomate conflicts, housing, and all other issues relating to the individuals personal life.
d. Assist the person with financial matters as needed. (example: assisting client to count their money for purchases, etc)
3. Completion of all required paperwork.
a. Take effective and specific progress notes as specified in the consumers support strategies. Progress notes should be taken immediately after the class or in the event of group activities at the end of the day.
b. Complete incident reports as necessary and forward original document to Coordinator within required time frames.
c. Assist in the completion of assessments as needed.
4. Team Player.
a. Attend staff meetings/trainings as required for the position.
b. All training and modules must be completed and submitted either before or on the due date given. Failure to meet training requirements may result in a work suspension. Initials: _______
c. Request time off from supervisor via CETC’s Human resource software. In the event of an unscheduled time off, contact your supervisor by 8:15 am on said day. Refer to time off policy.
d. Engage in positive communication and develop a positive and professional working relationship with the clients, parents,employers, other providers, staff, and funding agencies.
e. Driver-eligible staff will drive CETC vans for community activities and will be required to assist in driving CETC vans (some exclusions will apply). No cell phone or ear bud usage of any kind will be permitted while operating any CETC vehicle or personal vehicle while clocked in. Initials: ______________
f. Follow CETC Policies and Procedures and Transportation Policy
g. Assist with cleanup of instructional and work areas.
h. Report any concerns to your supervisor and/or coordinator. Develop pro-active solutions to concerns that arise.
i. Other duties as assigned.
I have read and understand the duties and expectations as outlined in the description and will be able to complete the requirements as outlined.
I also understand that I will be on probation for a period of 60 days upon which an evaluation will be held with the Coordinator/Director.
I understand that all employment is “at will” and of indefinite duration. Employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause by either party.
Employee Name (print please): _______________________
Employee Signature: ______________________
Date: ____________
QUALIFICATIONS:
1) High school diploma or equivalent
2) Experience working with people of varied levels of ability. Experience in positive behavior supports helpful but not necessary
3) Must be able to provide detailed instructions, teach various skills and concepts, collect data, evaluate needs and skills, and complete written documentation.
4) Must possess the following qualities: self -starter, innovative, open to new ideas, team player, good communication skills with co-workers, families, employers & community professionals.
5) Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
6) Must meet all driver eligibility requirements including drug test requirements.
7) Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pass the background check annually
TITLE: Community Support Direct Support Professional (DSP)
SUPERVISOR: Coordinator
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Family Services Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
1) High school diploma or equivalent
2) Experience working with people of varied levels of ability. Experience in positive behavior supports helpful but not necessary
3) Must be able to provide detailed instructions, teach various skills and concepts, collect data, evaluate needs and skills, and complete written documentation.
4) Must possess the following qualities: self -starter, innovative, open to new ideas, team player, good communication skills with co-workers, families, employers & community professionals.
5) Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
6) Must meet all driver eligibility requirements including drug test requirements.
7) Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pass the background check annually
TIME REQUIREMENTS
Your schedule will be based on the Employee Track assigned to you on the Employee Track Selection Form.
Requests for schedule changes (i.e. full-time to part-time or vice versa) will only be approved with the semester change (May, August, December) and must be submitted to the Department Head and HR for approval. There is no guarantee that the request will be approved. Mid-semester changes will not be approved. Schedule changes must meet area staffing needs. Initials _____
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
1. Implement the consumers support strategies and other curriculum in an effective and creative
manner.
2. Responsible for welfare of persons assigned.
3. Completion of all required paperwork and training requirements, i.e. CPR-FA, SOAR, Training
Modules and Driver training.
4. Team Player.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
1. Implement the persons support strategies and other curriculum in an effective and creative
manner.
a. Implement supports as directed in support strategies plan.
b. Assist the person to participate in their chosen goals, activities and community access.
c. Assist community members (store personnel, bank personnel, neighbors, church groups, etc.) on effective methods of interaction with individuals with disabilities as needed. Foster and facilitate natural supports.
d. Conduct ongoing reviews of the supports provided to the persons assigned and report ideas, progress and concerns to person your supervisor.
e. Support the person towards inclusion and integration into their community consistent with the HCBS settings rule.
2. Responsible for welfare of persons assigned.
a. Be responsible for the supervision of all assigned persons at all times.
b. Be aware of the person’s needs. Follow-up with concerns or recommendations as needed. Assist with the personal needs of the person (e.g. personal hygiene, toileting needs, accidents, etc).
c. Assist person with personal issues. This may include diet, medical issues, hygiene, roomate conflicts, housing, and all other issues relating to the individuals personal life.
d. Assist the person with financial matters as needed. (example: assisting client to count their money for purchases, etc)
3. Completion of all required paperwork.
a. Take effective and specific progress notes as specified in the consumers support strategies. Progress notes should be taken immediately after the class or in the event of group activities at the end of the day.
b. Complete incident reports as necessary and forward original document to Coordinator within required time frames.
c. Assist in the completion of assessments as needed.
4. Team Player.
a. Attend staff meetings/trainings as required for the position.
b. All training and modules must be completed and submitted either before or on the due date given. Failure to meet training requirements may result in a work suspension. Initials: _______
c. Request time off from supervisor via CETC’s Human resource software. In the event of an unscheduled time off, contact your supervisor by 8:15 am on said day. Refer to time off policy.
d. Engage in positive communication and develop a positive and professional working relationship with the clients, parents,employers, other providers, staff, and funding agencies.
e. Driver-eligible staff will drive CETC vans for community activities and will be required to assist in driving CETC vans (some exclusions will apply). No cell phone or ear bud usage of any kind will be permitted while operating any CETC vehicle or personal vehicle while clocked in. Initials: ______________
f. Follow CETC Policies and Procedures and Transportation Policy
g. Assist with cleanup of instructional and work areas.
h. Report any concerns to your supervisor and/or coordinator. Develop pro-active solutions to concerns that arise.
i. Other duties as assigned.
I have read and understand the duties and expectations as outlined in the description and will be able to complete the requirements as outlined.
I also understand that I will be on probation for a period of 60 days upon which an evaluation will be held with the Coordinator/Director.
I understand that all employment is “at will” and of indefinite duration. Employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause by either party.
Employee Name (print please): _______________________
Employee Signature: ______________________
Date: ____________
QUALIFICATIONS:
1) High school diploma or equivalent
2) Experience working with people of varied levels of ability. Experience in positive behavior supports helpful but not necessary
3) Must be able to provide detailed instructions, teach various skills and concepts, collect data, evaluate needs and skills, and complete written documentation.
4) Must possess the following qualities: self -starter, innovative, open to new ideas, team player, good communication skills with co-workers, families, employers & community professionals.
5) Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
6) Must meet all driver eligibility requirements including drug test requirements.
7) Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pass the background check annually
Salary : $16 - $16