Senior Direct Support Professional - TDS Inland Empire

At Options For All (OFA), full-time employees are eligible for 100% COMPANY PAID medical, dental, and vision benefits
. Qualifying dependents are eligible for 100% COMPANY PAID dental and vision benefits as well as 50% COMPANY PAID medical coverage
. Coverage is effective on your first day of hire!

We encourage applications from all communities including black, indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, women, neurodiverse, and people with disabilities.

Under direct supervision of the Area Manager and/or Case Manager, a Senior DSP excels in all aspects of responsibility, support and training functions of the DSP - I and II roles, and can operate in all programs throughout OFA (ILS/SLS, CE, TDS, SE) including community care licensed programs and working with consumers who have intensive behavioral support or high medical needs, with minimal instruction and/or supervision.

A Senior DSP is a universal support staff member who will fill in at a moment's notice in programs that have a need, and excels in adjusting to changing environments and demands. The position requires significant experience in working with diverse populations and acts as a program specialist as needed. In addition to acting as a peer mentor, role model and trainer for newly hired/promoted staff, the Senior DSP works collaboratively with the Case Manager and/or Area Manager on developing consumer ISP reports, semi-annuals, goals/objectives, and behavioral support plans;

and can be delegated all additional assignments as a DSP II, in addition to attending and/or contributing to ISP meetings, and acting as program liaison in meetings as assigned by the supervisor. A Senior DSP embodies OFA’s culture and values and takes pride in delivering the highest quality service for consumers in any program they work in. This is considered a full-time position and requires 40 hours of work per week.

• Provide exceptional support to consumers in assigned program
• Provide reliable, exceptional and effectively provide support, supervision, motivation and instruction to clients in the community, at home, at jobsites, and during activities.
• Implement, maintain, and document the consumer’s Positive Behavioral Intervention (PBI) plan
• Model appropriate behavioral and functional life skills for program consumers
• Act as a role model, mentor, and training support for peers in developing effective support for consumers
• Provide support and instruction to enhance each consumer’s ability to reach individual goals and/or achieve a higher level of independence
• Assist Case Manager and Area Manager in development of ISP/Semi-Annual Reports/Personal Future Plans
• Assist Case Manager and Area Manager in the training and development of DSP-I and DSP-II personnel
• Cross-train to provide remote services across OFA as needed
• Pilot new services and work with management in establishing precedent for new program development

• Develop daily and weekly activity and support schedules for consumers in assigned programs
• Provide direct service that is customized to each consumer’s needs and goals
• Deliver curriculum and activities according to the person-centered service model and adjusting as needed
• Maximize daily, weekly, and monthly billable support time as assigned by the supervisor
• Build and maintain effective relationships with program participants, families, employers, and stakeholders
• Provide applicable and pertinent updates for assigned consumers for each delivery of service
• Track and report daily consumer service hours, details of activities, and progress on goals through the automated case note system
• Write Special Incident Reports (SIR), APS, and Observation Reports as assigned
• Collaborate with Case Manager and Area Manager on developing and conducting training for program staff
• Participate on committees and special assignments as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

• Creative approaches to deliver program activities and planned curriculum outlined in each consumer’s Individual Support Plan (ISP) and/or Positive Behavioral Intervention (PBI) plan
• Display fundamental behavioral support skills in supporting individuals with disabilities…