Copy Of Adult Services ES Direct Support Professional

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritize the empowerment, choices, rights and safety of people with disabilities
• Work closely with Program Specialists, Behavior Support Professionals, and other DSP’s to develop and implement quality plans to support growth and independence of persons enrolled in the program
• Work independently and collaboratively to provide direct service to program participants in a variety of settings to support skill development and independence
• Respond to the needs of various stakeholders in order to maximize teamwork and coordinated approaches to participant service delivery.
• Coach and assist, rather than do for the participants, to the extent each participant and situation allows.
• Provide personal care and/or assistance to program participants as necessary including, but not limited to: safe transfers to and from wheelchair and personal hygiene including assistance in the bathroom.
• Provide employment support to adults in finding meaningful employment including assessments, job coaching, resume building, completing job applications, following up with potential job leads and creating relationships with potential employers.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of program requirements, policies and procedures, and licensure/regulatory requirements
• Ensure that program participant’s records are maintained and updated in a timely manner
• Prepare and maintain programmatic records, reports and program participant records as required by ODP, OVR and CCC
• Complete program public relations activities as appropriate.
• Complete and maintain certifications, such as, ACRE Basic, Discovery and Customized Job Development as required.
• Develop and maintain the necessary skills to communicate with and support the program participants in their methods of communication, e.g. American Sign Language, assistive devices, etc.
• Research, suggest and provide opportunities in program participants’ own communities that align with their interests and goals
• Provide back-up support for Adult Services- Day Services, as time allows.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with other support staff to ensure participants’ interests, dreams and challenges are communicated to their ISP team
• Follow CCC policies and procedures
• Cultivate and implement effective communication skills
• Maintain HIPAA by following all security procedures to protect PHI and by immediately reporting any suspected or actual privacy or security incidents.
• Immediately report any concerns, specifically those of abuse, neglect, fraud or waste
• Utilize adaptive equipment including wheelchairs, assistive communication devices and other equipment
• Assist program participants who have disabilities with mobility, personal care or other physical needs related to their participation in the program activities
• Complete and maintain certifications as required.
• Accurately and thoroughly complete all necessary documentation and training in accordance with CCC policies and procedures, funding stream regulations, and program participant’s Individual Support Plan
• Other related duties as required

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice as the program demands.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma/GED
• Eligible to work for CCC per the Medicaid Integrity Provisions
• Clearances-Child Abuse, PA Criminal History, FBI to comply with Act 31
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Valid PA driver’s license, insurable driving record and reliable transportation or the ability to independently travel to the program site, meetings or trainings