RESIDENTIAL BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT CDS

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• THIS POSITION IS NOT AN AWAKE OVERIGHT, STOP HERE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AWAKE OVERNIGHT.
• PRIMARY CDS COUNSELOR POSITION HOURS ARE 8A-3P MON-FRI.
• To provide assistance with ADLs to adults (participants) diagnosed with developmental disabilities as needed. This could include but is not limited to assistance with medication administration, eating/drinking, toileting, dressing, writing, verbal communications, sharing of information between participant and other individuals, etc.
• Provide assistance with daily and weekly activities in the community to include organizing, providing supervision, and transportation for activities of development in the Community Development Services -CDS program.
• Provide assistance in maintaining the home with chores and housekeeping that includes cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens, dishes, floors, bedrooms and living area spaces.
• To identify and offer activities that are meaningful to the individual being supported, being sure to seek participant input to help guide services.
• To act in a manner that is dignified, respectful, and honors the participant’s rights, preferences and needs as determined within the person-centered plan (PCP).
• To effectively and professionally communicate your employment support needs to include request for time off, human resource needs, and any need that may assist with daily maintenance of job responsibilities with your supervisor.
• Provide activities in-person while following all health and safety guidelines.
• Provide accurate and quality documentation of all services provided, in accordance with YCSS, state, and federal regulations by entering service data each day that services are provided.
• Work directly with participants in helping achieve individual goals and objectives.
• Participate in the development of the participant’s person-centered plan (PCP).
• Work with supervisors and case coordinators to communicate the preferences of the participants to ensure this is reflected within the person-centered plan (PCP).
• Participate in ongoing in-service training and maintain all DDA and YCSS required trainings.
• Participate in specialized training for any assigned participant, which includes reviewing and signing off on the person-centered plan (PCP) and behavior plan (BP) when applicable.
• Safely transporting individuals in your own personal vehicle to provide community and/or employment transportation to the participants.
• Non-Essential Duties
• Attend external meetings, conferences and trainings as needed/requested by supervisor.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director.
• Daily adherence to YCSS core values

Qualifications

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES YOU TO DRIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent in work experience.
• Valid Driver’s license, no more than 3 points on driving record and 3 years driving experience.
• Smart phone with internet capability and basic knowledge of internet, apps, email and GPS.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with people with intellectual and physical disabilities (may include personal experience from having a family member or member(s) with a disability)
• Able to perform with autonomy, as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Driving record with at least 3 years experience and no more than 2 points.
• State issued driver's license and valid auto insurance

Physical requirements

The basic physical requirements described here are representative of those that are required daily as a Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting/transferring approximately 50 to 100 pounds (usually with assistance).
• Pushing/pulling (i.e. wheelchair) 100 pounds.
• Frequent standing; walking; sitting; squatting; bending; reaching; fine motor skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience supporting people with behavior management needs? Do you have experience supporting individuals who benefit from community based experiences on a documented schedule?

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR , FIRST AID, DDA MD- DSP CERT, MANDT, BLOODBORNE (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16