CDS/Personal Supports Counselor

URGENT HIRE!!!!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• To provide supports to adults (participants) diagnosed with developmental disabilities in program and personal support areas. This could include but is not limited to assistance with medication administration, IADL's, daily supports with supervision and activities of those individuals in the absence of DSP coverage for duty.
• Provide assistance with oversight of daily and weekly activities in the community and the appropriate staff scheduling to include organizing, providing supervision of staff, and transportation for activities.
• Must be willing to participate in light exercise and recreational sports such as swimming, basketball, baseball and tennis.
• Must demonstrate ability to document required paperwork with the ability to edit documentation electronically and accurately, attention to details.
• To identify and offer activities that are meaningful to the individual being supported, being sure to seek participant and caregiver input to help guide services.
• To act in a manner that is dignified, respectful, and honors the participant’s rights, preferences and needs as determined within the person-centered plan (PCP).
• Provide activities in-person while following all health and safety guidelines, and provide virtual activities using secure,
• Provide accurate and quality documentation of all services provided, in accordance with YCSS, state, and federal regulations by entering service data each day that services are provided.
• Work directly with participants, state representatives, and families in helping achieve individual goals and objectives.
• Participate in the creation and development of the participant’s person-centered plan (PCP).
• Work with supervisors and case coordinators to communicate the preferences of the participants to ensure this is reflected within the person-centered plan (PCP).
• Participate in ongoing in-service training and maintain all DDA and YCSS required trainings.
• Participate in specialized training for any assigned participant, which includes reviewing and signing off on the person-centered plan (PCP) and behavior plan (BP) when applicable.
• Safely transporting individuals in your own personal vehicle and/or an agency vehicle to provide community and/or employment transportation to the participants.
• Non-Essential Duties
• Attend external meetings, conferences and trainings as needed/requested by supervisor.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director.
• Daily adherence to YCSS core values

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent in work experience.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Valid Driver’s license, no more than 3 points on driving record and 3 years driving experience.
• Smart phone with internet capability and basic knowledge of internet, apps, email and GPS.
• Minimum of 2 year experience working with people with intellectual and physical disabilities (may include personal experience from having a family member or member(s) with a disability)
• Able to perform with autonomy, as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to use office equipment such as computers/laptops, fax, scanner, printer
• Must be fluent in using Microsoft programs such as word, outlook, calendars
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Driving record with at least 3 years experience and no more than 2 points.
• State issued driver's license and valid auto insurance

Physical requirements

The basic physical requirements described here are representative of those that are required daily as a Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting/transferring approximately 50 to 100 pounds (usually with assistance).
• Pushing/pulling (i.e. wheelchair) 100 pounds.
• Frequent standing; walking; sitting; squatting; bending; reaching; fine motor skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience supporting people with behavior management needs? Do you have experience documenting and managing services for adults with disabilities by developing their Person Centered Plans?

Experience:

• Direct Support: 3 years (Required)
• Case Management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR , FIRST AID, DDA MD- DSP CERT, MANDT, BLOODBORNE (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20