Active Treatment Specialist

Orange Grove Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Full-Time role supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in a day program. The position trains and supervises Direct Support Professionals, participates in meetings, and ensures safety and adherence to guidelines.

The role requires clear oral and written communication, coordination with families and agencies, and commitment to active treatment goals within the ICF/IID framework.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year in human services with experience with intellectual disabilities; 1 year supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement program plans for people with intellectual disabilities.
• Train, monitor, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals in day program settings.
• Ensure safety and health and adherence to agency guidelines; provide mentoring and corrective support as needed.
• Assist team and program operations to promote positive day program experiences.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Head Quarters - Chattanooga, TN 37404, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or Equivalent, Salary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Morning, Job Summary

Involved in the process of training, monitoring/evaluating Direct Support Professionals (DSP\"s\") in a day program setting. Cooperation with families, service providers, advocates, state and federal agencies, representatives and other professionals is an essential component of the job. Must be able to express ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written forms. Written and oral reports and participation in meetings will be required. Will perform other duties as assigned by the ICF/IID Senior Assistant Director Quality Supports (Sr. ADQS).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and implement program plans for people with intellectual disabilities, i.e. physical, nutritional, behavior support lesson/training plans.
• Involved in the process of training, monitoring/evaluating DSP's in a Day Program setting. Provide supervision of DSP's in the completion of active treatment goals, participation in scheduled activities/outings during Day Program hours.
• Ensure safety and health and agency/state guidelines, Physical Management Plans (PMP's) are being adhered to. Provide mentoring and corrective support as required.
• Work with House Management as well as other members of the ICF Team in a collaborative-team effort to facilitate positive relationships and day program environment to promote productive and engaging services. Address any remediation needs in a professional, respectful manner.
• Plan and implement Day Program activity and outing schedules in accordance with Individual Support Plans (ISP's). Assist in the training and implementation of individuals personal goals and outcomes; this may include but not limited to gym activities, music class, Snoezelen room, and outing/field trips.
• Monitor and record daily attendance for the ICF Day Program.
• Assist DSP's in safely boarding individuals off and on the van upon arrival and departure.
• Monitor lunch for the ICF Day Program. Assist direct care staff and individuals during mealtimes as well as complete assigned duties related to mealtime activities as needed.
• Assist other ATS co-workers with room monitoring and activities upon need.
• Provide active treatment in group homes on days a home cannot arrange coming into the center.
• Assist group homes to meet ratio as deemed necessary.
• Other duties assigned by ICF/IID Sr. ADQS.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

One year experience working in the field of human services with a minimum of six months with people with intellectual disabilities. One year supervisory experience required.

Physical Requirements:

Health must be adequate to allow for efficient accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities. Physical examination required prior to employment by a physician approved.