Direct Support Specialist/Relief

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Provides individuals in community-based program with support services designed to promote the self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in community. Accomplishes this through culturally competent programs aimed at teaching new skills in the areas of self-care, managing behavior, community integration and other activities of daily living. This is carried out with respect and dignity and in accordance with Journey Found policies and procedures.

As relief you are expected to work at least 16 hours per month and attend house orientation to a minimum of 3 programs in order to maintain your employment. As a Direct Support Specialist Relief the responsibilities described below are carried out in any and/or all of the programs in a cluster under the direction of a Director of Support Services. Travel to the various programs within the cluster is expected. The Relief position has no guaranteed hours and is scheduled as needed to allow for coverage of most days and all shifts as program needs in the cluster dictate. The schedule is subject to change based on programmatic needs.

Fundamental functions of the position:

• Supporting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting etc.)

• Transporting people

• Organizing activities and community outings

• Medication administration

• Doctors’ appointments

• Documenting Program Data

• Teaching and engaging

• Implementing good routines

• Helping in decision making process

• Grocery shopping and running errands

• Deescalating situations and managing behaviors

• Workings as part of a collective team

• Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and Supervisors

We offer a rich benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, and 403-(b) plan, tuition reimbursement and more for full time employees.

We provide state-of-the-art training in areas such as person centered planning/thinking, CPR/first aid, human rights, compliance/HIPAA, work-place safety/OSHA and medication administration.

Experience preferred but not necessary--we train exceptional people to provide exceptional care.

Requirements:

• Must have at least a High School Diploma or its equivalent

• Must have at least 3 years driving experience with a valid driver’s license

• Behavioral Management Experience and/or formal training

• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing

• Will be required to be PMT, CPR, FA and complete DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP)

• Must be free from communicable disease

Journey Found, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Journey Found, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to move independently throughout a wide range of environments, some of which may not be wheelchair or otherwise handicapped accessible, is required. Independent transportation to locations that may not be served by public transportation may be necessary. Journey Found will make reasonable accommodations, whenever possible, when needed and/or requested by employees. Requests for accommodations will be honored, unless the accommodation would cause undue hardship on the operation of the program and/or on the organization.