Direct Support Professional

POSITION TITLE

: Direct Support/Day Program/Tailored Day Service 1 to 1

RESPONSIBLE TO :

Executive Director & Program Manager (FT)

OVERALL FUNCTION

: Responsible for direct support to clients for our day program

CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES

: creates, develops, plans, and organizes recreational, vocational, volunteer, social and enrichment events and opportunities for developmentally disabled participants. Researches participants' interests, capacities, and growth areas for new activities; works 5 full days/week (w/ unpaid 1 hour or 30 minute lunch). (Full time and part-time positions are available.) Creates a monthly calendar, daily lesson plans and participates in activities while supervising clients. Prepare class ideas, summaries, times, dates, and locations in accordance with the class schedule. Leads class or group activity as needed and based on talent and ability Attend each activity, assist the instructor if needed, build rapport with participants, and make sure everyone stays present and accounted for. Compile an attendance sheet and monitor check ins at every class, event, day program day Follow up with people that do not attend and see why. Creates the future programming with Program Manager for Villa de Vida, Inc.

Programming will include various activities:

cooking, healthy lifestyles, employment, physical fitness, arts and crafts, social skills and other. Create and administer individual program plans, surveys and interviews Meet one on one with client to obtain specific needs in order to create a plan to achieve their short and long-term goals. Then quarterly meet with client to review and update their plan. Follow up with clients, create and perform satisfaction surveys, exit surveys and do outcome studies to be reported to the Program Manager and Executive Director Advocate/adapt on behalf of clients (physical fitness, therapy, job coaches) and make referrals as necessary. Participate in organized strategies that enhance best practices and support quality of client services. Maintain proper records. All records should include follow-up plans. Maintain files.

Meet reporting requirements. May be required to occasionally attend fundraisers and assist with events.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

: Must have an Associate's Degree or certificate in one of the included or related areas: Therapeutic Recreation, Education/Special Education, Social Services, Behavioral or Rehabilitative Science, (2) two-years minimum of direct professional experience in working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; OR a Bachelor's Degree in the aforementioned areas plus one-year minimum of direct professional experience in working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Must demonstrate expertise in creating/implementing best practices service delivery systems regarding employment and supportive housing services to persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Must demonstrate a capacity for developing, monitoring and evaluating measurable support plans. Must demonstrate a capacity for creating and using assessment tools (formal and informal) and analyzing results. Must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills and experience in working with families, consumers, public and private entities, and volunteers. Must have in-depth knowledge of disability accommodations and adaptations, and disability advocacy for developmentally disabled clients Must be able to work collaboratively with others in a team environment, respecting and valuing the perspectives and contributions of others. Must function effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives and competing needs. Must be an active member of our team, working collaboratively with the manager and other staff to meet needs and resolve problems. Must be able to pass CFS and Basic First Aid Certification & Certification in

AIDS 101.

Must report child, dependent adult and elder abuse and neglect according to state law.

REQUIRED

Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe. Must have valid California Driver's license. Employment background check. Criminal background check.