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OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Direct Support Professional Full-Time at a Daycare Site No Weekend- OMJ|CC in Cleveland, Ohio
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POSITION TITLE: *Direct Support Professional *
*EXEMPTION STATUS: * Non-Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Direct Support Professional Supervisor
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OTHERS FROM WHOM
DIRECTIONS ARE RECEIVED: Operation Coordinator, Adult Activities Center Manager Chief Operations Officer
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Supervise, direct, and train individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings.
*NATURE OF WORK: *
- Provide training, direction, supervision, and other supports to individuals in various settings. Activities can be one-on-one or in groups. Training can involve social skills, work skills, volunteer skills and various other types of skills and behavior training.
- Work cooperatively and communicate with other Company. Staff members, family members and others to ensure execution of the individuals' ISPs.
- Ensure that assignments are completed in accordance with the specifications of the assignment. Ensure proper record-keeping and compliance with safety and other legal requirements.
- May be required to participate in assessment of individuals. Will provide help and encouragement to them in achieving their goals and objectives; encourage individuals to make decisions which will satisfy their wants and needs. Will promote a positive culture and positive relationships with all interactions and activities.
- Document individual's progress and goals and other related paperwork. May participate in conferences.
- Provide behavioral supports according to the individual's plan.
- Assist in assessment and selection of individuals for various assignments. Determine the capabilities of individuals for specific assignments using assessment tools.
- Give and/or apply prescribed oral or topical medications to individuals. Perform necessary medical procedures, when delegated to do so by site nurse and as required by individuals.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Heavy lifting may be required at times.
- Transportation of individuals in Company. or personal vehicles may be required.
- Second shift work hours or flexible scheduled hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required depending on program needs. On call availability may be required.
- May be assigned to multiple sites.
- Company. staff may be asked to abide by work rules and procedures established by company hosting work or other activities.
- Frequent travel in-county to individuals' residence and community employment sites and accompaniment of individuals on public transportation may be required.
- Licenses to perform specific work duties as required.
PERSONAL CONTACTS:
Frequent contact with individuals, Company. employees, and members of the public.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge and understanding of:
- Developmental disabilities; behavior management; non-violent crisis intervention habilitation services; production principles.
- Basic principles of supervision and training.
- Job analysis, task analysis, and structured training techniques.
- Customer relations.
- Administration of medications and delegated nursing tasks, as required by individual assignments.
Skills and abiliti