Mon-Fri (12-5PM)
CORE COMPETENCIES
Effective Communication, Accountability, Service Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity, Technological Proficiency, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills, & Commitment.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment which fosters individual development, choices, and growth. Provide appropriate emotional, medical, physical, vocational, social, and educational support designed to meet the need and desire as outlined in the individuals IP/ISP. Monitor for outcome and report findings to the team for revision purposes to ensure the individual can be as independent as possible.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Programming- 40%

1. Assist, monitor, teach and support individuals in all areas of activities including but not limited to:

• Hygiene
• Budgeting
• Communication
• Social skills
• Community Integration
• Peer Interaction
• Age appropriate instruction / environment
• Emergency Skills
• Computer
• Skill Development
• Vocational Curriculum (Self Discovery and Personal Growth, Workplace Realities, Managing a Job Search, Networking and Informational Interviewing, Career Exploration and Job Seeking.
• Senior Curriculum (Current Events, Nostalgia, Physical Development, Recreation, Saido, Skill Development, Socialization)

1. Assist in creating a network of natural supports.
2. Encourage individual empowerment through choice making.
3. Maintain and secure all financial information and monies for the individuals as required by policy/procedure.
4. Provide appropriate positive behavior supports to prevent and appropriately redirect negative behavior. Create an environment to best prevent negative behavior. Inform staff of targeted or escalating behavior and situations that address health and safety.
5. Provide constant active programming that focuses on employment first, vocational/pre-vocational skills, and continuing education.
6. Work cooperatively with all staff, including vocational instructors and management team, particularly regarding vocational activities, ex) instruction on stocking vending machine.
7. Support, and assist and lead activities with the Vocational Instructor
8. Work cooperatively with associates, including vocational instructors, job coaches, management team, particularly regarding lab activities.
9. Responsible for stepping in to other roles within the day program setting as requested (i.e. working as a Monitor on routes).

Quality Outcomes- 20%

1. Implement individualized programs that will ensure participants attain and maintain community employment as per the individual's person centered planning.
2. Report all Unusual and Major Unusual incidents according to agency policy/procedure.
3. Complete appropriate, professional and thorough incident reports and progress notes
4. Participate in investigations as required per policy/procedure.
5. Conduct and document fire drills as required.
6. Conduct and document emergency drills as required.
7. Participate in all regulatory and compliance reviews as required.
8. Participate in the IP/ISP process by communicating individual's success and issues to the immediate supervisor.
9. Document all individual information as required by policy/procedure.

Staff Development- 10%

1. Attend all mandatory associate trainings to enhance personal competencies of the individuals and agency.
2. Ensure completion of all on- line trainings in the College of Direct Support (CDS), within the required deadline.
3. Participate in agency programs that teach professional growth.(CIP,CAP)
4. Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.

Professionalism - 10%

1. Model work-appropriate behavior and professional attitude.
2. Work in conjunction with other team members to appropriately distribute the needs of the classroom and its participants
3. Follow the dress code uniform
4. Contribute to both the employment first and positive culture of the program

Compliances - 10%

1. Attend required trainings to maintain all required certifications for continued employment.( First Aid, CPR,CPI)
2. Ensure driver's license and car insurance remains current for continued employment.

Customer Service-10%

1. Recognizes individual person's (customer's) needs and expectations.

1. Interacts with peers and colleagues and all other customers with the understanding that service is our reason for existence.
2. Displays a positive attitude. Responds positively to changes and demonstrates the ability to be flexible in their work environment.
3. Ability and willingness to work with co-workers, customers, supervisors, other Koinonia personnel, and management.
4. Complies with the requirements of checking e-mails on a regular basis.
5. Responsible for the proper use of the payroll system. Accountable for accuracy of employee time and data input.
6. Accountable for the accurate and timely submission of financial data to the Finance Department. Submits expense reports on a timely basis. Submits accurate records for billable services for billing purposes.
7. Responsible for the processes to ensure the confidentiality, security and integrity of data and that the information is maintained and protected against loss, destruction, tampering and unauthorized destruction or use

WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to follow written program plans and to observe factual information
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to treat people with disabilities with respect
• Ability to effectively relate to other people
• Ability to work as a team member
• Reliable, Innovative, Flexible
• Excellent motivator and initiator

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work will include evenings, weekends, and holidays
• May be exposed to contagious diseases
• May be exposed to aggressive or otherwise challenging individuals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKENVIRONMENT

• Must wear proper personal protection equipment during individuals' personal care and cleaning at the site (i.e. gloves).
• Ability to lift, pull, push, or carry 50 lbs., crouch, bend, stand, climb stairs and be alert.
• Perform tasks that may require stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, or twisting.
• Requires full range of motion of arms, hands, and fingers to reach, grasp, hold, push or pull, twist to assist with any daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, household tasks, shopping, personal care, and behavior supports.
• Make repeated movements of full body when lifting, transferring, assisting individuals, cooking, cleaning, laundry, household tasks, shopping, any daily activities, personal care, and behavior supports.
• React quickly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 yrs of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to read, write, and operate agency computer systems and equipment
• Valid Ohio Driver's License
• Must comply with organization driving requirements
• Must have own vehicle available to transport individuals when needed
• Must have proof of vehicle liability insurance

Must obtain Koinonia's medication administration certification