What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Youth Development Professional – Just Work Weekends! position at Chileda Institute Inc.?
SUMMARY
DSPs work directly with our students to teach important life skills including educational, leisure, activities of daily living (ADLs), social and communication skills, and verbal and physical behavior intervention . DSP' modification procedures as outlined in the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBPS) and work on Treatment Plan and IEP goals with the student using Therapeutic Care.
HOURS
- Full-Time Weekend Only (Fri-Su)
- Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday requirement
- Two schedule options:
- Option 1: Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 8am-10:30pm, Sunday 8am-10:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday shifts include a 30-minute unpaid break
- Option 2: Friday 8:30am-9:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-9:00pm, Sunday, 8:30am-9:00pm
- Holiday Rotation
- Full-Time Weekend Only (Sa-M)
- Every Saturday, Sunday, Monday
- Must work Saturday 8am-10:30pm, Sunday 8am-10:30pm, Monday 3pm-11pm
- Saturday and Sunday shifts include a 30-minute unpaid break
- 36-hour/week full-time position
- DSPs will work collaboratively with the Scheduling Coordinator to establish schedules
- Shifts are scheduled in a two-week period and repeat after those two weeks.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for students.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
JOB DUTIES
- Use a Trauma Informed Approach by communicating with and about students in a respectful, positive, and age- appropriate manner while consistently using a therapeutic tone even in high stress situations
- Encourage individuality of students by allowing self-expression and opportunities to make choices throughout their day.
- Before the end of assigned shift the following must be completed: record behavior data, goals and communication logs of all assigned students, complete Emergency Intervention Forms (EIFs), Incident Reports (IRs), or Employee Accident Reports.
- Communicate with house/classroom leads when there is an incident or emergency intervention.
- Participate in debriefing, and check out with house lead or classroom prior to leaving before your shift, ensuring all chores, data, and forms are completed.
- Review expectations with students prior to transitions, activities, or events.
- Help students to understand their rights by offering opportunities for self-advocacy.
- Use Crisis management techniques taught in trainings including verbal de-escalation, creative redirection, topic changes, and allowing space and time for processing during a crisis.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- To proceed with the hiring process, please indicate your personal email below.
- This role offers three schedule options. Which schedule would you prefer?
Option 1: Friday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM–10:30 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM–10:30 PM
Option 2: Friday 8:30 AM–9:00 PM, Saturday 8:30 AM–9:00 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM–9:00 PM
Option 3: Saturday 8:00 AM–10:30 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM–10:30 PM, Monday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23