Direct Support Professional - DAY 1:1

This position is a 1:1 individual and supervision requirements will be discussed with the manger during the interview. Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:00pm,35 hours per week Pay Rate: $19.96 per hour Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: High School Diploma / GEDMust have valid Driver's License, be insurable with Agency carrier. Individual Home Support employees are required to have a vehicle for use and maintain adequate insuranceMust complete the Agency’s Employee TrainingMust be willing to become trained in CPR, First Aid, PMT (Psychological/Physical Management Training) and DDS Medication Administration, if not alreadyAbility to follow oral and written instructionsExperience with Microsoft products, use of email and Therap preferredBenefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceFree Vision Paid Time Off401 (k)401 (k) Employer MatchPrimary Purpose: To provide direct care in a day program setting to participants with special needs to enable their highest quality of life in terms of their physical, emotional and mental health while adhering to CCARC policies and procedures.Essential Functions:Provides and receives effective, respectful, appropriate, and courteous verbal and written communications to and from specific teams related to the care of participants, including daily observations, reports of any physical or behavioral changed, while adhering to all documentation and record-keeping requirements. Develop, implement and maintain neat, accurate, and comprehensive written assessment records, annual reviews and biannual or quarterly reviews as needed, Community or Vocational Service plans, approved Behavior Programs and Procedures or any other records, ensuring confidentiality of all informationProvides essential physical and emotional care to participants including ;Assisting with personal care, hygiene, and treatments, including the administration of medications, and recording vital signs as neededProviding education to participants in personal hygiene, grooming, and behavioral conduct while acting as a role model to enhance participants’ self-esteemCoordinating and leading social and recreational activities both within the community as well as at the main facility. This includes the safe transportation of participantsMaintain cleanliness of program spaces Nutritional support: Monitoring individuals at mealtime according to food consistency guidelines for each individualAttentive to the safety of all individuals, self and othersEnsure the proper use of equipment, facilities and vehicles. Report all incidents and submit appropriate incident reportsDemonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and responds appropriately to emergency situationMaintain good daily attendance (days of absence, illness, tardiness) Attends and participates in mandatory Training, in-services, staff meetings and conferences as requiredTrain, supervise and support individuals in order for individuals to sustain employment, including adapting equipment/activities in order to maximize the potential of the individuals workingEvaluate the individual’s appropriateness, desires, strengths and abilities for employmentAct as a primary liaison person between any employment or volunteer site and CCARC promoting the individual’s inclusion at the site(s) and developing and maintaining all pertinent records related to the site(s)Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, OSHA standards and infection control policies and procedures at all times. Also, collaborating to resolve conflicts, obstacles, and challenges, seeking guidance from manager and team members, as neededAssist in training and support of all substitute staffReview and be familiar with information in master files and correctly file all appropriate documents in the master files Maintain good daily attendance (days of absence, illness, tardiness) Attends and participates in mandatory Training, in-services, staff meetings and conferences as requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Other tasks and duties may be assigned as necessary.Primaries only. Recruiters do not contact this employer.

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