Danebo Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Shangri-La Position Description

Job Title:

Behavioral Health Support Specialist

General

Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Support Specialist is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in residential programs. This includes direct care of program individuals and implementation of individual support plans and behavior support plans. Behavioral Health Support Specialists are required to perform all duties in accordance with State of Oregon Administrative Rules, related to the specific program they are working with.

Knowledge:
High school diploma or equivalent. Preference considered to candidates with one (1) year experience in the health and/or human services field. Must have a valid Oregon Driver's license. Must be able to be approved by the background criminal history unit.

Skill & Effort:
Ability to quickly become proficient in all office technology required for the position to include;
Office Machinery, MS Office programs, HRIS, Office 365, Inteli Doc, LMS. Ability to manage, prioritize and complete multiple job duties throughout your shift. Acts with integrity and demonstrates trustworthiness in all relationships by showing commitment, consistency, and capability. Must be able to initiate and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Responsibility:
Typically, required to maintain routine work without regular supervision. Ability to anticipate and plan for needed or upcoming changes. Will occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees, so it is imperative that they are knowledgeable on SLA's policies and procedures, NADSP's code of ethics and operations of each home. New or unusual work is performed with a moderate degree of supervision, assistance, and review.

Must be able to work unsupervised and alone with individuals supported as well as foresee issues associated with own work and identify future needs for operations or activities. Be able to see what needs to be done and do it. Create a culture of responsibility while still being able to have fun.

Teamwork:
Daily implementation of Shangri-La's mission, vision and values. Take pride in creating quality interactions, hard work, dedication and optimism. Ability to work with multifaceted and diverse teams. They will be role models and mentors to the team members and be able to motivate them to support people who need support to lead self-directed lives.

Working Conditions:

Regular and reliable attendance is imperative to ensure we provide remarkable services to the people we support. The work schedule is mostly stable with very little fluctuation without prior notice. Occasional changes are based on the needs of the people supported as well as the program. Typically, this position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Occasional exposure to temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature. Minimal to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds, up to the occasional 75 pounds. Physical capability involves use of office or equipment where some agility and hand eye coordination are needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities described herein are not all inclusive nor are all duties and responsibilities listed necessarily relevant to each Direct Support Professional. This document provides only a general description of daily activities common to most people served. All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change and are further defined by management personnel for each work location and may vary according to the personal preferences and agreements with the person served.

Activities of Daily Living:

• At the start of a work shift each DSP is required to orient themselves to the current operations of the home and the needs of people served by reviewing all information available since last work shift
• Maintains all records and documentation as required and replaces forms as needed
• Provide a calm and stable living environment and attend to persons rights to respect and dignity
• Ensures the working and living environment (including vehicle) is maintained in a clean and safe manner and corrects or reports any unsafe or unsanitary conditions
• Assists in the sanitary preparation, service and storage of food according to the individuals' preference within the guidelines of specified diets
• Assisting with grocery shopping while involving the person served as much as possible
• Encourages and assists people to wear appropriate attire according to scheduled activities and weather and provides support as needed
• Ensures laundry is done in a timely and sanitary manner including assisting with washing, drying, storing and labeling
• Is responsive and proactive in providing necessary supervision, training and support
• Assists with personal hygiene activities including, but not limited to, bathing, toileting, shaving, tooth brushing, nail care,…