Direct Support Professional- Art Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Position Details :

Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am-2 : 30pm, 30 hours per week / Full-Time

$19.38 per hour

Benefits :

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401(k) & Employer Match.

Primary Purpose :

To provide direct care in a day program setting to participants with special needs to enable their highest quality of life in terms of their physical, emotional and mental health while adhering to CCARC policies and procedures. This role involves working closely with the arts faculty to provide support to participants in the art internship program. The Art Internship DSP will facilitate the use of specialized equipment and technology, help complete basic classroom tasks, teach self-care skills, and assist art curriculum instructors with achieving internship learning outcomes in painting, drawing, and other art forms.

Essential Functions :

• Provides and receives effective, respectful, appropriate, and courteous verbal and written communications to and from specific teams related to the care of participants, including daily observations, reports of any physical or behavioral changed while adhering to all documentation and record keeping requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain neat, accurate and comprehensive written assessment records, annual reviews and biannual or quarterly reviews as needed, Community or Vocational Service plans, approved Behavior Programs and Procedures or any other records, ensuring confidentiality of all information

Provides essential physical and emotional care to participants including;

Supervise and guide participants through curriculum activities, supporting their acquisition of knowledge and skills aligned with the internship learning outcomes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Other tasks and duties may be assigned as necessary

Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

Physical Requirements :