Direct Support Professional - DSP 1 - Part-time

p style="text-align:left"a href="http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?" target="_blank"If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account./a/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp/ppbKey/Essential Functions amp; Responsibilities/b/pullipAssists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships./p/lilipSupports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community./p/lilipResponsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others./p/lilipEnsures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations./p/lilipProvides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies./p/lilipEnsures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans./p/lilipMaintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment./p/lilipUtilizes safe amp; appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols./p/lilipspanAssists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including:/span/pullipspanProviding personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)/span including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping./p/lilipspanEnsuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines./span/p/lilipspanTeaching/developing skills./span/p/lilipspanSupporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals./span/p/lilipspanAssisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals./span/p/lilipspanFacilitating ethical decision making./span/p/lilipspanProviding supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies./span/p/lilipspanTransporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc./span/p/lilipspanAssisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided./span/p/li/ul/lilipDevelops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs)./p/lilipspanImplements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). /span/p/lilipspanCollects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior./span/p/lilipspanObserves and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team./span/p/lilipServes as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts./p/lilipspanCompletes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. /span/p/lilipspanReviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using /spanan electronic health record (e.g. spanDigital Agency (DA),/span Electronic Medication Administration Records span(eMAR)./span/p/lilipspanReviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents)./span/p/lilipspanUses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. /span/p/lilipUnderstands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation.  /p/lilipspanComplies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)./span/p/lilipReports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee./p/lilipConsults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings./p/lilipUtilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others./p/lilipProvides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at another YAI or off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported, including remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program./p/lilipspanMay p/spanarticipate in the development of treatment plans./p/lilipFor certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials./p/lilipPerforms all other duties, as assigned./p/li/ulp/ppbSchedule/b/pullipPer diem/p/li/ulp​/ppbMinimum Qualification Requirements/b iincluding education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) /i/pullipMust be at least 18 years of age./p/lilipAbility to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment  and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff./p/lilipEffective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes./p/lilipEnthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions./p/lilipAbility and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids./p/lilipBasic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks./p/lilipspanMust hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) within one (1) year of appointment./span/p/lilipspanMust hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications bas required by program assignment and persons supported /b(for example: Choking – Return Demonstration, /spanApproved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), Diabetes Care, CPR, spanTube Feeding, etc.) /spanwithin one (1) year of appointment.   /p/lilipAbility to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision./p/lilipAbility to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment./p/lilipAbility to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized./p/lilipFor assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program)./p/li/ulp/ppbPreferred Qualification Requirements /bi(udesired/u requirements beyond MQRs above)/i/pullipHS diploma or its educational equivalent/p/lilipWork or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities/p/li/ulp/ppbCompensation/b/pullip$18.00/hour/p/li/ulp/ppspanAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer./span/p