Direct Support Technician

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in client health/mental health care, developmental psychology, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : Requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days. Employees serving the Intellectual Disabilities () population must pass n Workbook training within thirty days of hire. Depending on assignment, may be required to pass Medication Management Administration training within ninety days of hire.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Experience in an ICF / IID , group home, residential program, healthcare, behavioral health, nursing, or human services setting.
• Knowledge of person-centered practices, active treatment principles, positive behavior supports, and trauma-informed care.
• CPR /First Aid certification and medication administration training, or the ability to obtain certifications upon hire.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules in a 24-hour residential setting.