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ob Description:
1. Providing support to individuals in their homes and in the community by providing supervision, training, companionship, behavioral support, and other duties as deemed necessary by the consumer or the consumer's circle of support.
2. Crisis Support / Awake overnights (night shifts available)
3. Ensuring the safety of consumers, and other people involved with SLS
4. Customer Service
Qualifications / Education:
The successful DSP specialist is reliable, energetic, flexible, capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and is a positive role model for Supported Living's clientele.
Qualifications include:
ï§ A high school diploma or its equivalent.
ï§ A minimum of one year of experience with adults who have developmental disabilities (or similar experience), is strongly preferred.
ï§ The ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
ï§ Position may require a California driver's license, a good driving record, and a registered and insured vehicle.
ï§ Department of Justice, or criminal background check.
ï§ Completes tuberculosis screening test (after hiring)
ï§ Familiarity with SLS programs and consumers is also beneficial.
Requirements:
ï§ Personal Assistance: Ability to assist the individual with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, and other self-help skills.
ï§ Challenging Behaviors: Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior
ï§ Ability to; read and interpret documents, write specific reports and correspondence, apply mathematical concepts to practical situations, solve complex problems, and to interpret written and verbal instructions is required.
Work Schedule:
Hours are dependent on consumer's need. Staff must be available during business, evening, weekend, and holiday hours per agreed schedule.
Duties / Responsibilities:
1. Ensures consumer safety in the home and community.
2. Assists consumer in achieving personal, behavioral, educational, or vocational goals as identified in the Individual Service Plan and Day Program Plan.
3. Assists with household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and household management (may include yard upkeep) to maintain household in accordance with the guidelines determined by the consumer, and consumer's circle of support.
4. Provides necessary support for consumer to meet personal needs.
5. Provides skills training when applicable.
6. Maintains current First Aid and CPR certification. (Available at no cost to employees)
7. Participates in all mandatory trainings.
8. Assists consumer with any medical needs or appointments.
9. Provides supervision and support to consumer in the home and community.
10. Communicates and coordinates services with Facilitator and Imagine management team.
11. Develops and maintains written documentation, as requested.
12. Complies with Imagine's goals, policies, and procedures.
13. Makes all decisions based on agency Vision and Values Statement.
14. Completes all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
These duties / responsibilities are considered to be "essential" to the position under the terms of the Americans with Disability Act; these designations may change at any time according to the needs of the program. When applicable, these duties fall within your contract with In Home Support Services (IHSS) and will be paid for by that agency.
The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this position and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
SPECIAL NOTE:
This job is about caring for people and becoming a resource that they can count on consistently for safety and helping them maintain a high quality of life through the highest quality of your supported service.
This job requires you to be active and participatory with the consumers you serve. It is not for those who have difficulty keeping to a schedule, or working independently. Our consumers depend on the responsibility of our staff and it is our mission to provide the best support possible to all consumers we proudly serve!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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