What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement-Direct Support Professional position at The Peninsula Community Care Center?
Coordinator of Community Engagement-DSP
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- TOVA
- FIRST AID/ CPR
- VALID DRIVER's LICENSE
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or HIGHER
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Report and Background Check
STATUS: FULLTIME
START DATE: IMMEDIATELY
COMPENSATION: HOURLY $11.50-13.00 per hour
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICE EXPECTATIONS:
- To provide social networks opportunities with community, family members or others that are not intellectually disabled;
- To provide access to public goods/services; recognized as competent; valued social role and trusted to perform social role in community, belong to social networks within which one receives and contributes support;
- To provide activities, social roles and relationship with nondisabled citizens;
- To provide interaction with other and access to community facilities;
- To provide activities and supports, which best meet each individual’s personal preferences and interest.
- To create community resources that will provide various opportunities of learning.
- To make a difference in helping each individual chose a meaningful lifestyle.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Safely transport individuals to their desired activities, assist with building relationships, implement person centered plans.
- Document support logs daily and review all support logs.
- Complete quarterly reports for each individual.
- Maintain an environment that implements quality health and safety management standards to protect the health, safety and welfare of individuals.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of individual support records
- Seek out community opportunities that facilitate building relationships
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
SKILLS IN:
- Supervising individuals with a wide variety of support needs
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- Written, oral, and interpersonal communication
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- Implementing program supports and with outside agencies, organizations, and professionals
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- Maintaining professional ethical standards
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- Satisfactorily complete all required training in First Aid, CPR, Medication Management, Behavioral Management, etc.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $13