What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Community Living Coach - Direct Support Professional position at Grafton?
Direct Support Professional - Adult Service - Community Living Coach
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Ensures the health, safety and wellness of Clients
- Supports client health and hygiene and utilizes infection control procedures.
- Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable.
- Follows and administers the individual plan for clients to include understanding of SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.
- Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions
- Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP.
- Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.
- Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably. Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the workday.
- Provides a supportive and solution–Focused Environment through building trust, respect, and good relationships with clients
- Manages behavioral crisis safely.
- Oversees site management to include housekeeping, nutrition, and transportation.
- Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.
COMPENSATION
- Starting at $15.50 up to 18.55/hour based on years of experience.
- Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.
- Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr weekday evenings & overnight 3:30p - 10:30p & $3.00/hr weekend Fri 3:30p - Mon 7:00a
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Medical, dental and vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
- Generous Paid Time Off plan
- Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at hr@grafton.org
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
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Salary : $2,500 - $5,250
