Program Assistant, Lead DSP at Dependable

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Experience With Autism, Communication Skills, Flexibility, Structure Creation, Medication Management, Activity Planning, Housekeeping Coordination, Financial Management, Staff Training, Meeting Preparation, Emergency Response, Independent Decision Making, Behavior De-escalation, Reliability, Responsibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description At Dependable, it's our goal to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to thrive. It's innate in all of us to want to belong and function as an independent person. We teach and support people to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships and effective communication skills and promote independence by improving skills and fostering growth. Role Specifics Shift: PM Hours: 37 Monday 3:00pm - 10:00pm Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm admin duties at the office in St. Paul; 3pm-10pm at the house Wednesday 3:00pm - 10:00pm Thursday 3:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 3:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Woodbury, MN Rate of Pay: $27/hour Essential Duties and Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Program Assistant, DSP (PA) is to coordinate directly with the Designated Coordinator and act as an assistant manager to the site. Successful candidates for the Program Assistant position will have 1+ years of experience working with individuals with various abilities and intellectual needs. A high level of reliability and a sense of responsibility is essential. Experienced Program Assistants are eligible for future openings for a Designated Coordinator. We are looking for a Program Assistant to work in a group home setting 1:1 with a young male individual with Autism and OCD. This individual has limited ability to communicate verbally but uses a few words and facial expressions. Physically active- likes to keep moving. This individual has extraordinary needs and requires exceptional staff. He requires staff that are flexible but able to create structure for the day. Staff need to have extensive experience working with individuals with autism and must also be physically active and able to keep up with the individual. Operations As assigned, train staff in all program and person-related activities/needs. Brainstorm topics for monthly staff meetings and assist in running meetings as requested. Manage health care appointments; scheduling, updating scheduler, updating DC of appointments, and post appointment information. Oversee medication management onsite: (re)ordering medications, SOMs, maintaining backup medication book updates and checks, check in medications when delivered. Create and maintain an activity plan with person(s) and other in-house staff. Create and update weekly meal planning in coordination of the person(s) food budget and within dietary needs with the person(s). Create housekeeping and home maintenance plan with person(s) and then coordinate efforts with all site employees to perform; basic house cleaning schedule, laundry, and purchasing of groceries and household supplies. Assist with semi-annual/annual meeting prep: My Life Packet update, discussing new goals and methods with person(s) and DC. Attend annual meetings as requested by DC. Flexible with schedule to fill in for meetings, appointments, and gaps in staffing support. Financial management of individual(s) funds and house funds. Keep supervisor informed of site, service-related issues, and emergency occurrences. Give proper notice and follow the reporting chain of command when unable to report to a work shift. Employment Benefits Dependable is growing and we want our employees to grow with us! We offer paid training and a variety of employee benefits. Dependable helps pay a large portion of the health premiums to make benefits affordable for our employees. Other available benefits: Paid Training Paid time off 401K with company matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Scheduling Casual dress code Employee Referral Bonus Program Requirements **Only qualified individuals will be contacted to interview for the position** High school diploma or equivalent required Associates or Bachelors Degree strongly preferred 3 years of relevant work experience 2 years of experience working with Autism and challenging behaviors Experience de escalating individuals who are prone to property destruction and physical and verbal aggression Ability to read, write and speak English at a level that meets the performance requirements; or must be able to communicate in the language spoken by the individual at a level that meets the performance requirements; whichever is deemed more important by the company. Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to meet licensing requirements of the state and county Ability to effectively use a computer/tablet, calculator, household appliances, smoke alarms, etc. with training

Responsibilities

The Program Assistant coordinates with the Designated Coordinator and acts as an assistant manager at the site. Responsibilities include managing health care appointments, overseeing medication management, and creating activity and meal plans.