Behavior Support Direct Support Professional

Job Details:
Level: Experienced |

Job Location:

Center - Aberdeen, SD 57401 | Position Type:
Full Time | Education Level: High School | Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly | Job Shift: Day

Job Summary:

Direct Support Professional’s support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as high structural needs to minimize inappropriate behaviors in being as independent as possible in all areas of their lives, to become and remain involved in their community and to assist each person to achieve personal outcomes that reflect their dreams, hopes and desires. We maintain a structured and healthy environment to enhance the wellbeing of persons served while providing continual guidance regarding life skills.

Position accountable to:
Day Services Supervisor and Director of Vocational Services

Position supervises: N/A

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

• Participates as an active member of the agency Sensory Team
• Utilizes verbal de-escalation techniques and sensory processing intervention strategies proficiently
• Possess the ability to assess and intervene with crisis intervention while determining appropriate response
• Must complete required Behavior training set forth by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.

• Embodies the mission of the agency and takes pride in the job.
• Is compassionate, honest, patient, encouraging, and treats all individuals supported, family members, and coworkers with respect and dignity.
• Makes ethical decisions even when no one is watching.
• Provides Person-Centered services to all people and is able to adjust interactions from person to person.
• Ensures all needs are met for each individual and coworkers.
• Participates in the environment and culture

• Has good attendance and highly dependable, uses leave appropriately, is punctual and hardworking, and has professional appearance.
• Can communicate with peers, can multitask, pays attention to detail, and communicate through touch conversations and deescalate situations not only within Aspire but also with family members, guardians, other agencies or community members.
• Is a TEAM player- provides positive and appropriate feedback and support to coworkers, team members, supervisors, and agency representatives. Open to being lead and leading others.
• Is able to receive constructive criticism and feedback.
• Participates in and completes periodic training as required.
• Attends and participates in all assigned meetings, sharing ideas, discussing issues openly and honestly.
• Reports all concerns to the appropriate Quality Assurance Coordinator, Behavior Support Specialist, supervisor, or administrator in a timely manner.
• Mentors, trains, and provides guidance to staff to ensure their success and is willing to learn from others.
• Is flexible with work schedule and location, and is able to adjust to changes quickly.
• Displays conduct at all times that enhances the image of the people supported and the agency.

• Assumes responsibility for all actions.
• Is a self-starter, meets timelines/ due dates and completes assigned duties, recognizes co-workers work load and things that need to be done, and assists as needed without constant supervision.
• Maintains peoples’ finances and resources ethically, honestly and accurately with appropriate documentation and filing of receipts.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and displays moral conviction.
• Provides emergency coverage, and serves as on-call relief staff when needed or assigned.
• Takes initiative in performing additional or less than pleasant tasks and allows for cross-training at multiple sites if required.
• Accurately completes, maintains, and submits all documentation as required by agency policy.
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