Community Assistant (Direct Support Professional) - Part Time - (Decorah Area)

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• DECORAH -
• DECORAH,
• IA 52101Position
• Type: Part TimePosition Summary The Community Assistant (Direct Support Professional) is either a full-time or a part-time position and is an active member of a team providing services to individuals with disabilities who reside in the community. Full Circle Services, Inc strives to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to encourage client participation in programs. Full Circle Services, Inc ensures the well-being of Consumers and promotes their development to a more independent lifestyle. Education High school diploma or GED or enrolled in a High School and over age 16 Ability to maintain yearly training. (i.e., Mandatory Reporter, HIPPA, OSHA, etc.) Experience No experience needed. Preferred experience working with persons with disabilities and/or diverse cultures.
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• Duties
• NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by Community Assistants. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned to every duty. Provides direct services to Consumers. This includes working a variety of hours (i.e., nights, weekends, holidays, etc). Aids Consumers in their own homes/program and in the community to allow them to function more safely and independently. Provides Consumers with a positive role model. Monitors Consumers’ well-being. Assists Consumers with daily life skills and/or behavior management training. Assists Consumers with their individualized goals as set forth on their Individual Support Plan. Assists Consumers in attending appointments when necessary and may provide transportation. Implement Individual Support Plans consistently and according to strategies. Implement and document HCBS 20 Outcomes each shift of work. Maintain accurate documentation and billing records and/or verbal reports regarding Consumers’ daily activities and progress. Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate. Submits timesheets to supervisor on time. Participate in the consumer's interdisciplinary team meeting. Recognizes potential emergency situations, analyzes situations accurately, and develops strategies to deal with such situations. Follow work schedule each day 100% of time with changes occurring only with supervisory approval. Follow work rules and work ethics. Report consumer problems and complaints in a timely manner outlined by your supervisor and company policies. Communicate effectively with consumers, family members, guardian(s), co-workers, and supervisor. Maintain positive relationships with other agencies. Always maintain confidentiality, releasing information to only persons with FCS INC. has acquired releases for. Answer phone and/or in-person inquiries and directs inquires to appropriate staff members if required. Responds to routine queries regarding the organization and services provided if assigned. Be cognizant of consumer’s preferences, interests, needs, dreams, and strengths and ensure that consumer rights are protected. Complete General Event Reports (GER) within 24 hours of incident and immediately contact supervisor or on-call person. Attend monthly staff meetings/trainings or initiate communication with supervisor for follow-up. Identify, correct (if applicable), and report any safety concerns and crisis situations to appropriate personnel. Follow all safety procedures and attend safety training as assigned. Be proactive in diffusing situations by recognizing potential crisis situations, analyzes such situations accurately, develops strategies to deal with such situations, and informs the Supervisor and Manager when such incidents arise.