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Direct Support Professional III-CRISISGeorgia Community Support and Solut • Silver Creek, New York, United States
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Direct Support Professional III-CRISIS

Georgia Community Support and Solut
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    Silver Creek, New York, United States
  • US
    Silver Creek, New York, United States
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Direct Support Professional III-Crisis

Silver Creek - Silver Creek, GA 30173

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Overnight

Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implements interventions to persons in crisis; under the supervision of the behavior specialist and lead LCSW/LPC, for In-home and Out-home Crisis Support Services
  • Maintain hyper-vigilance during shifts to provide redirection and other behavioral interventions to individuals in crisis
  • Demonstrate and perform as an effective adult model for people we support
  • Implement ISP goals
  • Keep accurate daily documentation of activities (progress notes), fire/disaster drills, behavior support plans, monitor and track targeted behaviors, medications, ISP tracking, as well as other documentation and enter into documentation system per protocols
  • Review medication administration reports for assigned homes and supervise individual with self-administered medications
  • Assist in creating a physical environment that lends to progress including house cleaning and laundry
  • Assist with the execution of ADLs
  • Communicate professionally and act respectfully with people we serve and support
  • Participate in annual trainings to remain updated on skills and as needed based upon the behavior support plan
  • Notify supervisor of individuals elopements or physically aggressive behaviors immediately
  • Develop weekly/monthly menu with individual assistance
  • Monitor the vehicles assigned to the homes for cleanliness and good working order
  • Manage aggressive behaviors
  • Other duties may be assigned

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Work is performed in office, program, and residential settings with a moderate noise level
  • While performing duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, communicate, and reach with hands and arms
  • Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or lift/move up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Travel Required

  • Position may require travel
Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license, valid insurance with liability or specific plan for transportation, if required
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience working with:
    • Individuals with Mental Health diagnoses
    • Individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors
    • Individuals with Individual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
  • The candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, the ability to implement supportive strategies, and a commitment to promoting independence and quality of life for the individuals served
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Personal Car Insurance with Liability

BACKGROUND CHECK

This position has been designated as sensitive and requires a criminal background check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check.

  • Silver Creek, New York, United States

Languages

  • English
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