Direct Service Provider

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, responsible for teaching adults with developmental disabilities in a business-based environment in such areas as vocational development, self-advocacy, social and interpersonal communication, basic education, recreation and leisure, computer skills, and other personal goal areas. Responsible for goal development, goal implementation, program documentation, and development of individual consumer program schedules.

About Up A Notch Abilities LLC

Our mission is to empower and support adults with disabilities to achieve independence by providing comprehensive resources, personalized assistance, and inclusive opportunities. We strive to create an environment that fosters self-determination, promotes skill development, and encourages community integration. Through collaboration with individuals, families, and community partners, we aim to break down barriers, challenge stigmas, and promote equal opportunities for all. Together, we are dedicated to empowering each person to reach their fullest potential, celebrate their unique abilities, and lead fulfilling lives of independence, dignity, and inclusivity.


Description

As a Direct Service Provider, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive training to individuals or small groups in various areas such as vocational development, mobility, recreation/leisure, self-advocacy, social and interpersonal communication, basic education, computer skills, and other personal goal areas. You will ensure maximum participation of consumers in both site and community-based settings.

In addition, you will provide on-the-job training, support, and monitoring to consumers to help them maintain stability in their jobs. You will also develop professional relationships with employers and communicate any relevant information to your supervisor.

It will be your responsibility to coordinate and document each consumer's community and site-based training schedules, ensuring the continuity of their program through assessment, goal development, data collection, and other documentation. Flexibility will be key in adapting to changes in assigned areas based on consumer and program needs.

You will also assist in the development of community-based training sites, including volunteer sites, and provide assistance to Community College staff with site-based classes as needed. Maintaining open communication with the Program Coordinator and consumer care providers regarding any consumer needs will be essential.

Additionally, you may be required to provide physical assistance with feeding and in the bathroom for consumers as necessary. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Assist in maintaining a unified and cohesive program by carrying out the following duties:
• Provide meaningful training, individually or in small groups, that includes vocational development, mobility, recreation / leisure, self-advocacy, social and interpersonal communication, basic education, computer skills, and other personal goal areas. Ensure maximum participation of consumers in site and community based settings.
• Assist with the development of community based training sites, including volunteer sites.
• Assist Program Coordinators in identifying consumer's preferences and needs through annual person centered plan development.
• Participate in IPP meetings, discussing consumer program needs, physical needs, and other support needs. Report on needed goals and progress of current goals.
• Provide on the job training, support, and monitoring to consumers to ensure stability in job placement. Develop professional relationships with employers and keep supervisor informed of all developments.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in assigned duties based on consumer and program needs. (i.e. working with new consumers, changing work sites, etc.)
• Attend and participate in assigned ID Team meetings, staff meetings, workshops, and in service trainings.

Assist in the following program documentation:
• Coordinate and document each consumers community and site-based training schedules.
• Ensure continuity of consumer program through assessment, goal development, data collection, and other documentation.
• Complete ID Notes and care provider contacts as needed. Accurately complete any other required program documentation such as incident and seizure reports.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Program Coordinator and consumer care providers regarding any consumer needs that may arise.

Salary


$17 - $22 per hour