Community Participation Support Staff
Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The individual occupying this position will support developmentally disabled individuals in their development of skills with the primary goals of enhancing independence and acquiring vocational skills through community-based instruction.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS1. Develops consumer's basic community skills (e.g. social, communication, behavioral, use of community resources) through instruction and encouragement.
2. Assists in the development and implementation of long-term and short-term goals for the consumer, as developed by
the Interdisciplinary Team under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.
3. Develops and maintains apositive and effective relationship with the individual, families, staff, administration, case management, and other service providers and assists in coordinating with any and all of their needs concerning the individual.
4. Teaches, prompts and/or assists the individual with developing targeted skills as outlined in the ISP
5. Coordinates and maintains the individual's schedule of activities.
6. Documents individual’s progress towards goals, maintains records and completes paperwork asrequired.
7. Follows and adheres to the individual's ISP and behavior support plan and collects data.
8. Maintains a safe environment for the consumer; prevents harm to consumers, self and others.
9. Accompanies individual to and from desired community activities, scheduled appointments and activities in a safe and timely manner.
10. Serves as a good role model to the individual.
11. Maintains current certification as required by WES and as outlined in regulatory standards.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of developmental disabilities population
2. Skill in coordinating an individual’s daily activities
3. Skill in deciding (accurately) what is in the individuals served best interest (e.g., safety)
4. Skill in communicating with the individual, family, and others (e.g., listening, speaking)
5. Ability to engage in the individual’s basic care needs, manage behavior problems, and meets other challenges
6. Ability to handle sensitive issues while protecting others' welfare
7. Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable, and professional at all times
8. Ability to exercise patience, understanding, creativity, and flexibility
9. Ability to work well with others as a team
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