DSP / Habilitation Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

This role is M-F/ 8-4

Temp to Perm

20-When goes perm with amazing benefits / 4 weeks vaca, Very low cost for medical /dental

A. POSITION SUMMARY Implements and monitors individual program plans for participants served. Prepares notes, files and attends participants’ conferences. Encourages, implements and facilitates independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity. All paperwork and performance is supervised by a designated QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) (Habilitation Coordinator).

B. POSITION DUTIES

1. Monitors activities of assigned participant group. Gives direction to the assigned habilitation aides.

2. Assists in the development and implementation of participant program plans. Participates in case conferences and all participant-related meetings.

3. Assists in assessing participant skills, needs, and preferences.

4. Responsible for monthly curriculum and obtaining the resources to ensure implementation of activities.

5. Assists in training habilitation aides in implementing goals.Ensures all daily documentation and all paperwork (i.e. dates sheets, inclusionary logs etc) is maintained.

6. Prepares monthly notes and provides supervisors (Habilitation Coordinator) with data sheets and all required paperwork.

7. Reviews submitted paperwork for accuracy and completeness.

8. Works directly with program participants; 50% of time, lifts, transfers, positions, toilets, feeding ,bathing, participants as needed

9. Ensures the maintenance of any equipment, i.e. adaptive equipment.

10. Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

C. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion, including the ability to exert one’s self physically over long periods of time such as standing for two (2) plus hours at a time.

2. The ability to safely lift individuals to/from various surfaces

\nCompany Description

This firm genuinely values its team as its greatest asset, offering a highly competitive compensation structure and a comprehensive benefits package.

Company Description

This firm genuinely values its team as its greatest asset, offering a highly competitive compensation structure and a comprehensive benefits package.