Direct Support Professional I - Flexible

Requirements

• Provide supervision and care to the individuals they serve, assisting with their daily living skills according to established program standards and follow all applicable safety and mandated reporting protocols.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and report on treatment objectives and modalities that are utilized to support the individuals' goals.
• Build professional relationships with peers that support individual development and success.
• Provide purposeful activities, based on the individual’s current developmental level that foster skill development to help them prepare for transitions and interactions in the community.
• Monitor participating individual’s emotional and behavior status and document accordingly.
• Partner with the family-driven treatment team to ensure all decisions are made in the best interest of the youth.
• Complete all required documentation according to established policies and regulations.
• Follow established procedures for passing/administering medications to individuals receiving services.
• Maintain daily communication with appropriate staff to ensure relevant behaviors and/or concerns are shared in order to support client needs.
• Recognize escalated youth behavior and effectively apply the continuum of crisis prevention and intervention through verbal and non-verbal de-escalation skills to reduce risk.
• Promote participant learning through reflective practice in collaboration with the treatment team to ensure lasting outcomes.
• Execute a wide variety of support tasks, including transporting for medical appointments, various housekeeping duties, administration of medication and managing petty cash.
• Execute staff training initiatives.
• Transport youth as required.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Plan