Direct Support Professional
Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs.
Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.
Overview
Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
Associate or Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioralscience field preferred.
Demonstrated ability or potential to work with individuals with special needs in a therapeutic and supportiveenvironment required.
Experience in residential treatment or working with individuals with special needs preferred.
Age 21 or olderrequired.
Demonstrates an ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems.
Remains calm under pressure andmaintains self-composure/self-control in times of high stress or when others are excited.
Effective working alone and as a member of ateam.
SUPERVISION:
This position reports to the Program Supervisor who in turn, reports to the Program Coordinator.
This position maytake work direction from the Assistant Program Supervisor, Treatment Team, Building Coordinator, and Teachers.
POSITION PHILOSOPHY:
As a member of the program team, the Direct Support Professional is responsible for providingsupervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support to students in living, activity, school, work, and community settings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS LISTED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
oProvides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support of students in living, activity, school and community settings.
Instructs, organizes, and assists students with carrying out daily living activities, recreational activities, developing self-care skills (health/hygiene), learning and practicing social and peer interaction, community interaction and coping skills, budgeting for small personal expenditures, and schoolwork and/or homework.
oSupports and implements agency and individual treatment approaches for students as identified in the Individual Treatment Plans (ITP), Individual Education Plans (IEP) and as established by the treatment team.
oInforms appropriate staff of students' activities, behaviors and medical concerns.
Completes and utilizes all agency forms as outlined in agency policy and procedure, i.
e.
incident reports, communication log, bed checks, data sheets, shift treatment summaries, staffing reports, activity requests, activity logs, and other miscellaneous reports.
oDuring school, functions as an active participant as a teacher's aide, assists students as necessary to meet classroom expectations, activity schedule, and behavior management program.
Communicates with teacher, substitute teacher, and therapist about student progress, effective approaches, and concerns whenever necessary.
oCoordinates with team members to plan and implement on- and off-ground activity schedules and events for students.
Organizes, time, space and people to promote the activity schedule.
oMay provide transportation as requested to and from appointments and visits.
oMay be responsible for completing medication administration and/or assisting students with meal planning and preparation, laundry, and daily housekeeping.
May use agency credit card or cash systems to purchase supplies for the program or students.
oMaintainsAdditional InformationMyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences.
We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath.
We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.
Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.
We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional is supporting our Owners best.
Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.
Our CultureAt MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization.
Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:
Passion Accountability Teamwork Openness Continuous Learning and Innovation As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation.
You'll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath.
With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless! Recommended Skills Financial Management Housekeeping Problem Solving Stress Management Behavioural Science Datasheets Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.
Overview
Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
Associate or Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioralscience field preferred.
Demonstrated ability or potential to work with individuals with special needs in a therapeutic and supportiveenvironment required.
Experience in residential treatment or working with individuals with special needs preferred.
Age 21 or olderrequired.
Demonstrates an ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems.
Remains calm under pressure andmaintains self-composure/self-control in times of high stress or when others are excited.
Effective working alone and as a member of ateam.
SUPERVISION:
This position reports to the Program Supervisor who in turn, reports to the Program Coordinator.
This position maytake work direction from the Assistant Program Supervisor, Treatment Team, Building Coordinator, and Teachers.
POSITION PHILOSOPHY:
As a member of the program team, the Direct Support Professional is responsible for providingsupervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support to students in living, activity, school, work, and community settings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS LISTED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
oProvides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support of students in living, activity, school and community settings.
Instructs, organizes, and assists students with carrying out daily living activities, recreational activities, developing self-care skills (health/hygiene), learning and practicing social and peer interaction, community interaction and coping skills, budgeting for small personal expenditures, and schoolwork and/or homework.
oSupports and implements agency and individual treatment approaches for students as identified in the Individual Treatment Plans (ITP), Individual Education Plans (IEP) and as established by the treatment team.
oInforms appropriate staff of students' activities, behaviors and medical concerns.
Completes and utilizes all agency forms as outlined in agency policy and procedure, i.
e.
incident reports, communication log, bed checks, data sheets, shift treatment summaries, staffing reports, activity requests, activity logs, and other miscellaneous reports.
oDuring school, functions as an active participant as a teacher's aide, assists students as necessary to meet classroom expectations, activity schedule, and behavior management program.
Communicates with teacher, substitute teacher, and therapist about student progress, effective approaches, and concerns whenever necessary.
oCoordinates with team members to plan and implement on- and off-ground activity schedules and events for students.
Organizes, time, space and people to promote the activity schedule.
oMay provide transportation as requested to and from appointments and visits.
oMay be responsible for completing medication administration and/or assisting students with meal planning and preparation, laundry, and daily housekeeping.
May use agency credit card or cash systems to purchase supplies for the program or students.
oMaintainsAdditional InformationMyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences.
We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath.
We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.
Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.
We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional is supporting our Owners best.
Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.
Our CultureAt MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization.
Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:
Passion Accountability Teamwork Openness Continuous Learning and Innovation As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation.
You'll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath.
With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless! Recommended Skills Financial Management Housekeeping Problem Solving Stress Management Behavioural Science Datasheets Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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