DSP: Workforce Development Instructor w/ Behavioral (Full-Time)

The Workforce Development Direct Support Professional with Behavioral Support Component is under the supervision of the Program Manager/Program Director, and is responsible for planning and conducting lessons and activities for associates drawn from the Productive and Personally Meaningful Life (PPML) Plans/ Person Centered Plans, who are eligible for services under the Behavior Management criteria. The Direct Support Professional plays an integral role in supporting associates to: utilize effective communication systems; develop positive relationships with others; become valued, contributing members of the community; work toward achievement of their life's goals, and attain a true community-based, integrated, quality of life.

The Workforce Development Direct Support Professional with Behavioral Support Component is expected to become familiar with all of the associates he/she serves so that he/she can make valuable contributions to Productive and Personally Meaningful Life (PPML)/Individual PATH/ Rehabilitation/ Habilitation/Service Plans, Person-Centered Planning meetings and Circle of Support meetings. The DSPs with Behavioral Support are expected to be well-versed in Positive Behavioral Supports.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide small group and one-on-one training of individuals in specific job skills and general work behaviors.
2. Ensure that all assigned job duties are consistently completed according to employer standards and expectations.
3. Maintain regular communication with employers regarding their satisfaction with employee performance, work schedules and quality assurance.
4. Conduct job analysis in cooperation with employers.
5. Provide supervision and training to associates in community access skills.
6. Provide supervision and training to associates in self-advocacy and social/leisure skills.
7. Provide mobility training.
8. Assist associates in accessing a variety of community locations using company/personal vehicles/public transportation.
9. Effectively and consistently implement behavior support plans; encouraging and reinforcing positive replacement behaviors.
10. Consistently implement behavioral reinforcement plans to increase associate success.
11. Maintain conscientious, responsible level of supervision of associate behavior/safety at all times, including scheduled break, lunch and bus duty.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of the "big picture" and long-term outcomes for associates, with an understanding that an intensive intervention process may need to be implemented, rather than settling for a "quick fix".

This position is currently scheduled at 35-37 hours per week. Typical projected work hours for this position are 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For this position, staff will have a 30 minute working lunch when actively supporting associates. A working lunch agreement will be on file. These hours and duties are subject to change.

Qualifications:

• Three years of good driving experience, a valid California driver's license, personal vehicle with seatbelts to safely accommodate up to 4 passengers, and vehicle insurance is also required.
• Candidate must have a sincere desire to help others be successful.
• Current certification in CPR/First Aid & Handle with Care Training. (We will provide)
• Must successfully complete 40 hours of Positive Behavioral Support training. (We will provide)
• High School Diploma or higher. A Bachelor's degree in the field of Social Service/Rehabilitation is a plus.
• Experience in providing training/support to individuals with developmental disabilities a plus.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of task analysis/assessment/positive behavior supports and clear written and verbal communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

STARTING RATE OF $22.65 PER HOUR

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403B Savings

PAID TIME OFF

• Two weeks' vacation
• Personal
• Sick

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH


Tierra offers a wide variety of DSP and management-level opportunities


EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT


Tierra is committed to ensuring each and every staff member feels focused, recognized, and challenged via:

• Weekly check-ins via Stand Out platform
• Monthly Department meetings
• Annual DSP Week celebration
• Annual New Year Kickoff party
• Annual Health Fair

BONUS OPPORTUNITIES


Bonus opportunities are available for employees who refer others to work for Tierra del Sol.


INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC TRAINING/TRANSFERABLE SKILLS, INCLUDING:

• First Aid/CPR Training
• NADSP E-Badge Academy: Tierra proudly offers all staff members who are interested, an opportunity to advance in their professional development and showcase their accomplishments with this accredited online training program through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Foundation.
• Open Future Learning: Accredited online training recognized by The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.
• Handle with Care Behavior Management System: This federally approved two-part training system provides staff with verbal-intervention and physical-intervention techniques that focus on empowering individuals experiencing a crisis to regain control through support from trained personnel.
• Therap Experience: National leader in Web-Based Developmental Disabilities Software. Therap is a web-based application suite that was designed to provide a comprehensive solution for organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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