Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

JOB TITLE: ATF Direct Support Professional

DEPARTMENT: Adult Training Facility

REPORTS TO: ATF Supervisor

SALARY: $16.60 per hour

SUMMARY:

Assists the Adult Training Facility Instructor. Assists in group and individual sessions with individuals as determined by their needs and documentation.

ATF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to the ATF Supervisor for daily assignment.
• Assists in all components in the training of multi-handicapped blind individuals.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Escort individuals on field trips and/or activities as needed.
• Drives the company vehicle for community activities.
• Ensure individuals are fully engaged in meaningful community activities.
• Escort to and assist individuals in the swimming pool.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Adult Training Facility Instructor as related to the classroom schedule.
• May be assigned 1:1 duties with an individual client.
• Assists in fire drills and accident prevention according to procedures indicated in the school Employee Manual.
• Required to attend and participate in program concerts and plays, some of which may be held on a Saturday or Sunday.
• Assists with ADL (personal care activities) of individual assigned to.
• Ensure individual’s personal belongings are protected and accounted for at all times.
• Ensure goals are completed and documented according to the ISP.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is accurately completed prior to end of shift.
• Light cleaning and meal preparation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• One year’s experience in a related field
• Pennsylvania State Police background check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI fingerprint scan and report
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Training
• 10-Year Employment-Related Driving Record

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally Continually required to sit
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and to reach with hands and arms

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision and ability to adjust focus

Acknowledgment:

I have read the job description for ATF DSP and agree to abide by the rules governing this position.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.