Ensures safety and care of individuals with disabilities. May be responsible for management of Direct Support Professionals. May provide training and management to Direct Support Professionals.
Supervises training needs for individuals with disabilities and ensures individual service plans (ISP’s) are followed and documented. Adheres to agency written rules, regulations, and policies. Ensures the health and safety of individuals with disabilities while following the assigned behavioral support plan (BSP). Provides support with direct hands-on individual care as required. Provides guidance to individuals with disabilities in the development of activities of daily living skills. Transports and monitors consumers/clients to off-campus appointments, programs and activities. Implements training and serves in programs as outlined in the ISP, assists with daily activities, and engages individuals with disabilities in group activities in accordance with the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)/Individual Disabilities (ID) active treatment standards. In keeping with the ISP, completes timely and accurate data collection and/or assessments. Maintains documentation in compliance with agency policy and procedures. Reports significant events and suspected abuse immediately per agency policy and procedures. May supervise Direct Support Professional staff by monitoring direct care needs for individuals with disabilities. May provide guidance and training to Direct Support Professionals and oversee work performance. May complete annual performance evaluations.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations. Ability to perform basic administrative tasks. General knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge of basic safety practices. Ability to accurately communicate. Ability to utilize a computer. Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, and walk. Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting or ICF. Physical ability to work with individuals who may be physically aggressive or medically fragile. Ability to supervise subordinate employees.
Requires frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Some positions may require the ability to travel.
Associate degree and one year of experience in direct support of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.