Day Support Professional

[40hrs] - Schedule: Mon- Fri 8a-4p

*This position is union represented by a bargaining unit of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. (AFSME)

Essential Functions

To provide support in day programs and in the community that enable individuals served with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries to develop and maintain skills that foster personal growth and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals served with personal care tasks, which include, but are not limited to: toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, assisting with mobility, repositioning, dressing, and range of motion exercises.
• Support individuals in the completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Living Development tasks, which include but are not limited to: cooking, cleaning, general maintenance, shopping, money management, safety and self- preservation.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) practices, to create a thoughtful and supportive environment by ensuring activities, plans and routines reflect the preferences, needs and goals of individuals.
• Ensure individuals’ nutritional needs are met according to a prescribed diet. Assist with feeding as necessary.
• Use supportive and adaptive, health-related protections/equipment as prescribed. Clean equipment as directed.
• Learn and utilize communication tools which include but are not limited to email, tablets, letter boards, etc. taking into consideration the method most suited to individual needs.
• Assist individuals with planning and implementing community-based activities and group activities within the day program and local community. Facilitate group activities designed to support the achievement of individual served goals and objectives.
• Create opportunities to teach and support financial and safety skills. Encourage skill building to promote increased independence.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP’s)/Day Habilitation Support Plans including implementation of behavioral plans and rehabilitation support plans.
• Assist individuals with maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of indoor and outdoor areas.
• Transport individuals served to and from day program and other activities as required.