Day Support Activities Specialist

Day Support Activities Specialist Full Time Direct Care Canby, OR, US Salary Range: $18.22 To $23.00 Hourly Schedule Monday – Friday 8am- 5pm Location Canby & Mt. Angel & Salem Type Full Time / Non-Exempt General Position Summary The DSA Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to access a wide range of community-based day services and activities. This role involves working independently with the individuals served in the community, assisting them to acquire, retain and improve skills that promote their independence. The DSA Specialist fosters an environment of support, encouragement and respect while helping individuals enhance their quality of life and achieve greater autonomy in their daily activities. Benefits we provide 4 weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year Employer contribution to Employee/Spouse/Dependent medical coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Medical/Dependent Care (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Group Life Insurance Plan 6 Paid Holidays/ Holiday Pay Mileage Reimbursement Jury Duty Paid Leave Wellness Activity Discounts Annual performance evaluations Employee appreciation events Employee Assistance Program Legal Guidance Work-life Solutions Will Preparation Emotional/financial guidance Additional Benefits Offered Vision Plan Options Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Supplemental Insurance Discount Gym Memberships with Certain Medical Enrollment Employee Referral Program On the job training and CPR/First Aid certification Minimum Qualifications and Experience High School Diploma/GED Current certification in CPR and First Aid or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver license within 30 days of hire) and driving record permitting coverage under the agency’s corporate automobile liability policy and personal automobile liability insurance coverage Preferred Qualifications and Experience Work-related knowledge and experience in DSA field Required to demonstrate Job Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Individual Support Plans, Emergency Response Procedures, OAR applicable standards and other State requirements, Self Determination Principles and Practices, Person/Resident Rights Adult Residential Services Program policies, procedures, and statement of purpose Communicate effectively (written and oral) and appropriately with verbal or non-verbal individuals Follow RN, physician, dentist, and healthcare professional’s direction for care Gather data and documents accurately in written and electronic format Complete and be competent in core competencies Be flexible and work in a fast-paced environment Prioritize workload, complete tasks and meet deadlines Drive a full-size passenger wagon equipped with a wheelchair lift Maintain confidential information and work with all the people we serve Work independently and as a team member Follow directions and be accurate Respond to changing healthcare needs Maintain a positive, calm and professional demeanor, including while in stressful situations Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes Relate to customers in a continuous, consistent, warm, caring, and age-appropriate manner Assist the individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities receiving Day Support Activities (DSA) services to meet their DSA goals and desired outcomes by: Researching, developing, planning, scheduling, and providing structured services and skill-building activities designed to meet the needs of the individuals receiving services in accordance with their DSA measurable goals outlined on their current ISP. Actively participating in the development and directly implementing the DSA plan for individuals receiving DSA services to reflect their interests, capabilities, needs, desires, culture and to enhance their skills and level of independence. Encouraging the individuals served to express and develop their individual interests. Providing opportunities for the individual to do activities that they enjoy as well as explore new and interesting activities that involve the broader community. Providing individuals served with opportunities to maintain or enhance their existing skills, overall functioning and independence, and a sense of belonging and community integration through various person-centered community activities. Assisting the individuals served in achieving their goals and valued outcomes by providing prompts, reminders, guidance and role modeling in areas such as socialization, personal hygiene, appropriate behavior, etc. while participating in day support activities. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date program required documentation in accordance with program specific and regulatory rule requirements. Facilitating the individuals served in integrated settings in the community to foster the ability to acquire, retain and improve skills necessary to use available community resources, improve self-awareness, and self-control. Assisting the individuals served in acquiring, retaining, and improving expressive and receptive skills in verbal and non-verbal language, social responsiveness, social amenities, and interpersonal skills. Assisting the individuals with communication barriers by developing a person-centered communication process/system so that the individual served may make their desires, interests and abilities known. Providing support necessary to build and strengthen relationships with family members and friends. Assisting in developing community relationships including natural support and exploring resources available that assist the individual to be an active member of their community. Providing activities of daily living (ADL/iADL) supports as required and outlined in the individuals served current ISP in order to maintain their health, safety, and comfort. This may include tasks such as direct assistance with toileting, dressing, bathing, feeding, and specialized medical and behavioral support while providing DSA services. Assist as requested in other program areas including acts as a back up to Adult Residential Services DSP staff as needed to assist the individuals served in activities of daily living activities necessary to maintain their health and safety including but not limited to: Perform personal care tasks as needed including but not limited to personal hygiene care which may include brushing teeth, brushing hair, bathing/showering, toileting, changing of incontinence products, feeding (orally and via gastric or jejunostomy tube if prescribed), and dressing. Administer medications to the individuals served according to agency policy and as ordered by their physician. Transport the individuals served to planned DSA activities, or assists in arranging transportation and developing transportation skills, as outlined in their current ISP. Provide support and supervision necessary to maintain a safe environment for the individuals served during activities. Complete monthly safety checklist for the agency van. Ensure routine maintenance for agency van is up-to-date and completed as needed. Reports all needed maintenance to immediate Supervisor. Always uses safe lifting techniques. Review and practice recommended health and safety procedures. Assist in the orientation and training of other DSA staff. Attend and actively participate in agency meetings and trainings and the meetings related to the individual served. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Community Services