Shire Jobs

Job Title:

Relief Direct Support Professional – Day Program (#6090) FLSA Status: Non exempt

Position Summary: Assist Day Program staff members in implementing developmental skills

training, and implementing occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language as

well as clinical goals in a variety of settings. The Direct Support Professional supports

participants across community-based programs by actively connecting and engaging

individuals in the community.

Essential Functions:

• Works closely with both Day Habilitation and Community Based Day and Employment

Services staff members in delivering service standards of excellence and ensure

operational compliance within assigned program in accordance with federal, state and

agency regulations.

• Provides transportation for individual on community activities

• Assists individuals in the preparation of meals as appropriate their preferences,

abilities, and interest and in accordance with dining guidelines.

• Assists individual in resolving health and hygiene issues.

• Performs safe lifts and transfers of individuals who use wheelchairs.

• Actively advocates for individuals served and demonstrates agency mission and values

in all interpersonal and professional relations.

• Implements service plan goals and objectives.

• Timely and accurate coding for services into electronic medical records system for

billing purposes.

• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required. Maintains all

required certifications.

• Conducts oneself professionally, maintaining respect, following regulations and

agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties

• Support participants to increase their independence while safely navigating the

community.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required

• Acceptable CORI is required at all times during employment with The Arc of

Opportunity.

• High school diploma or GED is required, experience in relevant field preferred.

• Knowledgeable about community resources to better assist individuals served in

achieving their goals while seeking to empower and enhance their quality of life.

• Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound

judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and crisis manage.

• Cross functional communication skills, written and oral, which convey clear and

concise information in a professional and respectful manner to individuals supported,

family members/guardians, peers, government agencies, community partners and all

employees throughout the organization.

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• Physical demands include Frequent standing, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping,

lifting and twisting.

• Ability to perform physical restraint if necessary.

• Ability to transfer, change, shower assist with toileting and all personal care needs of

the individuals supported.