Direct Support Professional - Lafayette

Purpose of Position - Promotes the heath and welfare of participants/clients. Engages in skilled interaction with participants who require therapeutic supports, thus enabling them to access and utilize their community and build on skills. Acts in accordance with Community Services mission and guidelines as well as Person Centered Service Plans. Monitors and reports on data to ensure compliance with all applicable regulating agencies.

Maintains professional relationships with participants as well as members of treatment teams.

Promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the participants.

• Ensures health and safety requirements set forth by Community Services guidelines as well as all regulating agencies. This includes appropriate services and supports, such as positive instruction, assistance with personal hygiene, toileting, meals, etc.
• Engages in skilled interaction with participants who require therapeutic supports to replace aggressive or socially inappropriate behavior.
• Supports individuals with skill building to accomplish their identified goals.
• Provides a wide range of support to participants in daily living activities such as assisting with lunch, toileting, and hygiene.
• Assists participants in accessing and utilizing their community by transporting them safely to community-based sites for activities, utilizing company cars, buses, walking, etc.
• Learns and consistently practices effective teaching, working with Therapeutic and Coordinating team as necessary.

Acts in accordance with Community Services policies, mission, and the Person Centered Support Plans.

• Supports and implements activities according to Community Services guidelines, in the context of activity protocols and plans, and in the context of a nurturing, stable environment.
• Implements, monitors, and reports on Person Centered Support Plans.
• Completes documentation and tracking timely and accurately.
• Communicates effectively with participants, guardians and family members, staff, and all other members of consumers’ treatment team. This includes checking email, voicemail, and managing phone calls regularly before and during each shift.

Monitors and reports on data to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations, including Imagine! Policies and Procedures.

• Ensures quality service delivery, meeting the guidelines set forth in Community Services quality standards, as well as follows schedules, information sheets, and plans.
• Completes all required training, including annual refreshers, in the appropriate timeframe.
• Reports all behavioral incidents, medical emergencies, and/or significant changes in medical condition to supervisor, and completes all related paperwork in accordance with State regulations and Imagine! policy.

Maintains respectful and professional relationships with participants, staff, guardians and family members, and all other members of treatment teams.

Implement Individual Treatment/Behavior Plans developed by Behavior Therapists and/or BCBAs

• Respond appropriately to client’s challenging behaviors and implements behavior intervention strategies as directed by the Behavior Therapist or BCBA
• C ollectdata when working with some individuals
• Proactively communicate any questions or concerns to the Behavior Therapist or BCBA

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Supports Community Services mission in the context of both individual and collaborative work.
• Actively participates in staff meetings, workshops, in-services, discussions, etc.
• Maintains and cares for Imagine!’s property, including supplies, vehicles, etc., being mindful of safety and cleanliness.
• Represents Community Services in meetings and committees, as well as in promoting and marketing, as requested.
• Promotes team morale by being positive and professional.

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