DSP-V Full time-Classroom Supervisor, 1st shift Mon.-Fri.- hrs. (6:30am-2:30pm) Cheraw Activity[...]

Direct Support Professional-Vocational (DSP/V) Reports To: Program Coordinator or Habilitation Manager depending on specific information and/or data. Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent, preferably with one year’s experience in a paid or volunteer position working with developmentally delayed individuals (or other populations with temporary or chronic disabilities). Acquire and maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, and CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention). Subject to annual TB test. Valid driver’s license from state of residence and ability to operate motor vehicle for 15 passengers or less. Job Summary: Transports consumers to and from the program or work site per schedule and to and from special events as approved by CHESCO Services administration. Assesses and provides services to meet consumers’ needs per the Individual Program Plan and as situations dictate. Maintains various types of written documentation. Physical Abilities Include: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, (patients with assistance), fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, communication, writing, reading, driving including nights, counting, work double shifts as necessary, running, and smelling. Physical Requirements Include: Very heavy lifting with assistance, visual acuity must be accurate to write and read small print and record data. Worker is subject to both indoor and outdoor environments and may be subject to temperature extremes of heat and cold for short time periods. The worker is subject to noise and hazards including the possibility of physical assault, property destruction, and infections. The worker is subject to wear protective clothing to prevent exposure to infection. Job Duties: Implements consumer goals, recommendations, and training objectives in assigned areas of responsibility. Conduct consumer training and supervision in work activities as assigned consistent with program schedules and with competitive quality standards at designated job sites. Maintains all necessary documentation on consumers and equipment as assigned. Provide information appropriate to assigned consumer activities as requested by supervisor, program director, competitive employment staff, or other inter-related day program or administrative staff. Demonstrates knowledge of and assists workers in identifying and utilizing safety equipment and procedures as applicable to specific jobs. Demonstrates knowledge of and implements Behavior Support (Management) Plans including those requiring full physical prompting for compliance. Subject to serving as sole or co-responder to worker flight 'runners', injury, medical, or aggressive situations in a manner consistent with training and certifications. Demonstrates knowledge of and assists persons with varying needs during work breaks and meals (i.e., portion size, food consistency, use of supplemental paper products, container opening, etc.). Assists (alone or with other staff) incontinent or ill workers with environmental and personal cleanup. Formally assess consumer's abilities and needs in assigned areas of responsibility. Participates in Individual Program Plan Meetings on assigned consumers. Participates in program meetings as scheduled. Transports workers to and from designated places per approved schedules, and assists them on and off vehicles. Ensures safe driving and en route passenger practices are maintained. Perform mandatory vehicle inspections as scheduled, and log results on checklist. Maintain fuel and vehicle supply invoices, log same, and submit per standing instructions. Record mileage and other indicated information on vehicle log sheets, and submit per standing instructions. Complete vehicle problem/repair requisitions and submit per procedure. Make contact with appropriate persons for all repairs needing immediate attention. Completes designated electronic documentation in Therap by following guidelines for the web-based computer program including: Documenting for: daily logs training objective progress health related information and other modules as identified Stays up to date by reviewing the electronic information in Therap in a timely manner and logging into the system regularly. Other duties as identified or assigned. Essential Job Duties 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Marginal Job Duties 17 #J-18808-Ljbffr CHESCO Services