Direct Support Professional IS

Jobs › Hyannis, MA › Direct Support Professional IS Cape Abilities Direct Support Professional IS Hyannis, MA Apply

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Individual Supports Professional provides instruction, support, & serves as a positive role model to individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury or other unique challenges. ILSPs are expected to facilitate the development of the individual program participant?s independent living, social & recreational skills as well as ensuring his/her full involvement in the local community, &, as applicable, facilitate his/her access to appropriate health care. The ILSP provides direct, active, & constructive interactions with individuals in collaboration with individual caregivers, Adult Foster Care clinical staff, community members, & families.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Implements Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives & behavior plans as defined on established service agreements. Prepares & forwards, as applicable, all required ISP paperwork & reports according to established procedures & deadlines. Provides training in personal care to individuals who require support. Provides one-on-one supervision to individual as assigned by the treatment goals, behavior plans & other relevant plans in a non-intrusive manner to ensure individual?s safety. Completes written reports including program objective documentation, incident reports & other reports as directed. Maintains regular, open lines of communication & a positive rapport with family members, as applicable, the individual?s caregivers, & Adult Foster Care & Shared Living staff. Adheres to established program routines & schedules, as applicable, to ensure the individual needs are met. Provides assistance & support to individuals with scheduling & attending social & leisure activities. Provides transportation to individuals to appointments & social activities. Ensures that the individual?s basic human rights, well-being & safety is respected at all times. Adheres to all supervisory directives & follows all established protocols when providing one-on-one support to individuals. Attends required meetings & trainings. Serves as mandated reporter for suspected cases of abuse &/or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) or Elder Abuse Hotline, as appropriate.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or additional education in the field (s) of psychology, social work, nursing, or special education preferred. 1 year of direct care, CNA, or human services experience preferred. Ability & willingness to provide hands-on personal care. Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal & written form with coworkers & supported individuals & read fluently. Valid driver?s license in the state of Massachusetts required. Successful completion of all state & Agency mandated trainings upon hire required. Part Time Schedules are available too. Active Filters Direct Support Professional IS Hyannis, MA Clear All Apply