What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Direct Support Professional position at Ariel Clinical Services?
Position Title: Direct Support Provider - Community Support Services Youth & Adults
Part Time 10-15 hours per week
Required Travel: 80% Travel in the local area
Salary: New Hiring Range $15.00 to $15.90 per hour depending on qualifications
We are currently masking when with the people that we serve, with other employees and when in public areas.
Ariel Clinical Services mission is “To provide safe, nurturing and supportive environments for our clients so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.” Through our Foster Care, Adoption and Adult Services programs we work to maintain our vision of “Turning challenges into opportunities one life at a time.”
Benefits Part Time
- Sick Time
- 403B
- Legal Shield
- CCU Tuition Discounts
- EAP
- Wellness Program
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing a person center therapeutic relationship for behaviorally and emotionally impaired youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The primary responsibility will be to provide direct supervision to the clients and assist and teach the clients in building the skills necessary to fully participate in society.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach clients social, behavioral relational and daily living skills, according to their treatment/individual plans through a safe and supportive environment.
- Review and be able to implement client specific protocols, services, and person center plans. Advocate for client needs (i.e. academics, recreational, community activities, behavioral and personal material needs).
- Communicate regularly and effectively with supervisor, parents, guardians, case manager and all other individuals involved with the client.
- Observe and record clients’ progress through Therap documentation and narrative reports.
- Safely provide transportation per Ariel Transportation Policy.
- Maintain professional boundaries while establishing a trustworthy and beneficial relationship.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality concerning the client, their family, background information and treatment.
- Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and work outside of traditional office hours and settings including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to meet the needs of the agency and individuals served.
- Ability to role model positive coping, communication, and boundary setting with clients.
- Knowledge of how trauma and behavior are connected and appropriate responses to the behaviors.
- Knowledge of community resources (social, public agency, and information) to assist in clients accessing these resources.
- Possess the skills to organize and implement planned and structured activities for individuals served to enhance skills and promote personal growth.
- Knowledge of the foster care and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities systems.
Education Requirements
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age 18.
Preferred:
- Two years experience in related field, i.e., working with youth and families, working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or mental health field.
- Bilingual in ASL or Spanish.
Certifications and Licenses
Required:
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Background Checks
Employment offers are contingent upon background investigations.
Covid 19 Notice: We are asking all applicants if they are vaccinated. If you are vaccinated proof of the vaccine will need to be given if you are offered a position with Ariel. If you are not vaccinated, you may be asked what your intentions are regarding getting the vaccine. Currently our governing bodies are making decisions about mandatory vaccine for direct care staff and the vaccine for Covid 19 could be a requirement for the job.