Direct Support Profesional Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Direct Support Professional-Day ServicesPosition Summary:

Support service recipients to develop and maintain their highest level of independence in employment, community integration, socialization, and daily living skills through individualized and group training.

• Position Responsibilities
• Essential
• -Support service recipients in employment and community integration activitiesTrain and assist service recipients with completion of daily living skills, work related skills, meaningful activities, community integration, etc.

May be responsible for working and assisting individuals in an ENCLAVE work setting out in the community. Staff will be responsible for the training, supervising, and monitoring performance expectations, including production quotas of Thrive Upstate workers on a job site (Enclave.)Apply Positive Behavior Support practices in all interactions with service recipients.

Implement individualized training plans for service recipients using prescribed teaching methods.

Document individuals’ progress towards training goals according to the required frequency and reporting methods of Thrive Upstate and SCDDSN (e.g. Therap, a.m. and p.m. service units).Adhere to service recipients’ behavior and health management plans (e.g. administration of medication, use of behavior modification techniques, dietary restrictions).Daily Log into Therap, Bridge, Outlook (email), and other software for communication and record keeping is REQUIREDMaintain records and complete required reports and documentation (e.g. medication logs, behavior reports, injury reports, and accountability logs) electronically or on paper as required by Thrive Upstate, SCDDSN, or any State or Federal regulatory agency.

Maintain service recipients’ and agency funds in accordance with Thrive Upstate policies and procedures.

Report any and all suspected incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of service recipients to proper authority in accordance with Thrive Upstate and South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain a positive, respectful, and effective relationship with service recipients, families, staff, administration, case management personnel, and other service providers.

Maintain current training and certification (e.g. CPR, First Aid, Med. Tech, Therapeutic Options, Defensive Driving, Prevention of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation) and all other training in accordance with Thrive Upstate policies and procedures.

Maintain a safe environment for the service recipient, self and others. Report any safety violations or maintenance concerns to immediate supervisor immediately.

Operate agency vehicles as needed, including van routes, field trips, and other functions required for optimal program operation.

• Essential Skills and Experience
• High School diploma or GED[]{style=”font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal; f”}