2481M Day Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

[40hrs] - Schedule : Mon- Fri 8a-4p

Essential Functions : To provide support in day programs and in the community that enable individuals served with developmental disabilities and / or brain injuries to develop and maintain skills that foster personal growth and independence.

Responsibilities :

• Assist individuals served with personal care tasks, which include, but are not limited to : toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, assisting with mobility, repositioning, dressing, and range of motion exercises.
• Support individuals in the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Living Development tasks, which include but are not limited to : cooking, cleaning, general maintenance, shopping, money management, safety and self- preservation.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices, to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities, plans and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of individuals.
• Ensure individuals’ nutritional needs are met according to a prescribed diet. Assist with feeding as necessary.
• Use supportive and adaptive, health-related protections / equipment as prescribed. Clean equipment as directed.
• Learn and utilize communication tools which include but are not limited to email, tablets, letter boards, etc. taking into consideration the method most suited to individual needs.
• Assist individuals with planning and implementing community-based activities and group activities within the day program and local community. Facilitate group activities designed to support the achievement of individual served goals and objectives.
• Create opportunities to teach and support financial and safety skills. Encourage skill building to promote increased independence.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP’s) / Day Habilitation Support Plans including implementation of behavioral plans and rehabilitation support plans.
• Assist individuals with maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of indoor and outdoor areas.
• Transport individuals served to and from day program and other activities as required.
• Using approved techniques and only as necessary, restrain individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others.
• Record data by the conclusion of each shift. Documentation requirements include, but are not limited to : communication notebooks, ISP / DHSP data, and behavior tracking

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