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*OhioMeansJobs|Cleveland-Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a Lead Teacher position for a Direct Support Professional for a non-profit in 4 different cities Beachwood, Maple Heights, Parma, or Rocky River  *

POSITION TITLE:                           *Direct Support Professional                                                  *

*EXEMPTION STATUS:                * Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:         Direct Support Professional Supervisor

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OTHERS FROM WHOM

DIRECTIONS ARE RECEIVED:   Operation Coordinator, Adult Activities Center Manager Chief Operations Officer

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Supervise, direct, and train individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings.

*NATURE OF WORK:             *

1. Provide training, direction, supervision, and other supports to individuals in various settings. Activities can be one-on-one or in groups.  Training can involve social skills, work skills, volunteer skills and various other types of skills and behavior training.
2. Work cooperatively and communicate with other Company. Staff members, family members and others to ensure execution of the individuals' ISPs.
3. Ensure that assignments are completed in accordance with the specifications of the assignment. Ensure proper record-keeping and compliance with safety and other legal requirements.
4. May be required to participate in assessment of individuals. Will provide help and encouragement to them in achieving their goals and objectives; encourage individuals to make decisions which will satisfy their wants and needs.  Will promote a positive culture and positive relationships with all interactions and activities.
5. Document individual's progress and goals and other related paperwork. May participate in conferences.
6. Provide behavioral supports according to the individual's plan.
7. Assist in assessment and selection of individuals for various assignments. Determine the capabilities of individuals for specific assignments using assessment tools.
8. Give and/or apply prescribed oral or topical medications to individuals. Perform necessary medical procedures, when delegated to do so by site nurse and as required by individuals.
9. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Heavy lifting may be required at times.
2. Transportation of individuals in Company. or personal vehicles may be required.
3. Second shift work hours or flexible scheduled hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required depending on program needs. On call availability may be required.
4. May be assigned to multiple sites.
5. Company. staff may be asked to abide by work rules and procedures established by company hosting work or other activities.
6. Frequent travel in-county to individuals' residence and community employment sites and accompaniment of individuals on public transportation may be required.
7. Licenses to perform specific work duties as required.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with individuals, Company. employees, and members of the public.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:               

Knowledge and understanding of:

1. Developmental disabilities; behavior management; non-violent crisis intervention habilitation services; production principles.
2. Basic principles of supervision and training.
3. Job analysis, task analysis, and structured training techniques.
4. Customer relations.
5. Administration of medications and delegated nursing tasks, as required by individual assignments.

Skills and abiliti