Personal Assistance Services Support Staff (PASS)

Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the direct provision of personal assistance and support services. Must effectively contribute to the attainment of Family and Agency objectives, and effectively implement services in a manner consistent with the overall mission of the PASS program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

AccessPoint RI has assigned the following roles and responsibilities for each of the service components of the PASS program:

Service Plan Implementation:

· Participate and attest to the completion of Agency-provided training on employee responsibilities.

· Cooperate and communicate with family members at a minimum of every two weeks.

· Direct complaints and satisfaction issues first to family supervisor(s) and then to Agency in cases on non-resolution.

· Agree to maintain confidentiality for all DHS beneficiaries or clients in accordance with all State and Federal laws and sign an Acknowledgement of Confidentiality.

· Produce child progress notes to Clinician on a monthly basis.

· Participate in family-provided trainings on modifications to the Service Plan.

· Fulfill all responsibilities and service functions as detailed in the Direct Service Worker job description and contractual agreement.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Participate in all mandatory job trainings.

· Make a good faith effort to meet with Treatment Coordinator and Clinician as scheduled.

· Adhere to all relevant Agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or equivalent; successfully pass BCI and CANTS screenings; have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle if transportation is required in the service agreement.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral formats.

· Ability to read, comprehend policies and instructions, and use varying degrees of independent judgment and discretion.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

· Reports to and receives supervision from the Designated Family Supervisor(s), with collaboration from the Clinician as needed, regarding direct implementation of services as identified in the Service Plan. Receives collaborative supervision from the Agency Treatment Coordinator and Designated Family Supervisor for all responsibilities related to compliance with Agency policies and procedures related to maintaining employment with the Agency.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Lifting and carrying 100 pounds with two people

· Ability to lift 50 pounds independently

· Standing/bending 50% of shift

· Pushing/pulling 20% of shift

· Ability to carry out NCI techniques and holds

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Varies by needs of the individual child.

Salary : $20