Direct Support Specialist/Driver

JOB DESCRIPTION
Direct Support Specialist

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S): Program Manager

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for day-to-day care of our clients, ensuring the ISP is followed. Helps clients integrate into the community, and assists with production work inside the workshop environment. Transports clients to and from workshop using company vehicles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensures the health, safety, and security of program participants by adhering to all related policies and procedures
• Provides supervision to program participants in an adult workshop, or other day habilitation or community setting according to board policies/procedures and individualized service plans
• Assists program participants with personal care needs in areas of function such as eating, drinking, using the toilet, positioning, walking, using a wheelchair, transferring and other assessed needs
• Implements behavior support plans with emphasis on positive and proactive measures
• Maintains accurate and complete production, attendance, incident repot, behavioral and individual plan documentation
• Maintains quality control standards as set forth by the production supervisor on all piece work or other production
• Works cooperatively with other adult services employees to develop and implement individual service plans
• Transports clients to and from company locations and community events using company vehicles
• Ensures and maintains harmonious and effective relationship with other employees, program participants, parent/guardians, and state and local community service agencies
• May be required to restrain individuals who present risk of harm to self or others
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS and CHARACTERISTICS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Warm, caring demeanor
• Must be able to adapt to changes
• Reliable punctuality and attendance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, stretch, bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to push clients in wheelchairs if necessary. May be required to physically restrain client if behavior is a danger to themselves or others. Must be able to occasionally use computer. Eyesight capabilities must be sufficient to perform these functions. Hearing must be adequate to perform these functions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess valid drivers license
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam
• Must obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED Certificates
• Complete all DODD training requirements

FLSA: Hourly non-exempt, eligible for overtime pay

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 90 days

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full-time; employment at will.

NOTE: This position description is intended to give a general idea of the types of requirements entailed in the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive or complete list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Working conditions may exist that are not such as normally exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to blood borne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or aggressive behavior.

As an employee of UNA, the job incumbent shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of, maintain the confidentiality of and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.

UNA is committed to the delivery of services and supports in an environment characterized by strict conformance with the highest standards of accountability in all areas of service delivery and business functions. Each employee affiliated with UNA has a commitment to refrain from all acts of: Fraud, Abuse, fiscal mismanagement, and misappropriation of funds and to report suspected cases of the same.

UNA does not discriminate based on handicap, race, creed, national origin, religion, sex or age

I certify that I have received a copy of this position description and it accurately reflects the nature of the duties which I will be expected to perform.

Employee ______________________________________

DATE _______________

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person