2481M Day Support Professional at BAMSI Inc

, , Morocco -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Activities of Daily Living, Positive Behavior Supports, Nutritional Needs, Communication Tools, Community-Based Activities, Financial Skills, Individual Support Plans, Documentation, Behavioral Support Plans, Emergency Interventions, Data Recording, Mobility Assistance, Safety Skills, Team Collaboration, Adaptability

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

[40hrs] - Schedule: Mon- Fri 8a-4p 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. * Using approved techniques and only as necessary, restrain individuals to prevent injury to themselves and others. * Record data by the conclusion of each shift. Documentation requirements include, but are not limited to: communication notebooks, ISP/DHSP data, and behavior tracking Qualifications: * At least 3 months experience implementing behavioral support plans and emergency physical interventions. * High school diploma or equivalent, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. * A minimum of one year experience working with individuals with brain injury, developmental and/or physical disabilities required. * Ability to record data using a computer, enter time worked into an electronic system and receive and send email required. * A valid driver's license in state of residence preferred. * Ability to comprehend materials related to, ISP’s/DHSP’s, PBS, ADL programs and individual therapeutic programs. * Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately in order to keep documentation up to date and understandable. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with persons served, families, service providers and funding source personnel. * Ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 50/60 pounds depending upon program. * Ability to reach, bend, stand, sit and walk; perform fine motor activities. * Work effectively in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment. * PPD screening required *This position is union represented by a bargaining unit of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. (AFSME)

Responsibilities

The Day Support Professional provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries in day programs and community settings. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, facilitating activities, and ensuring the individuals' needs and goals are met.