ADTP Trainer

The Arc of East Ascension; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of East Ascension is seeking a Day Habilitation Direct Service Professional (DSP) in Gonzales, LA. You will support individuals in achieving self-sufficiency through daily activities and community-based experiences, following individualized plans and safety guidelines.

Your responsibilities include maintaining progress notes, documenting plans, and ensuring safe transportation and routines. This role requires a high school diploma, a Class D driver’s license, and at least 2 years’

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to document accurately and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in pursuing self-sufficiency and day-to-day goals.
• Maintain daily progress notes and documentation for Plans of Care.
• Coordinate and/or supervise transportation with safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Gonzales, LA 70737, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $13.00 - $13.00

ADTP – Day Habilitation Direct Service Professional

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: ADTP - Day Habilitation Direct Service Professional (DSP)

Department: Adult Day Training Program

Reports To: ADTP – Prevocational Day Habilitation Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: 103

Job Code: N/A

Employee Status: Full-Time

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

The Day Habilitation Direct Service Professional’s (DSP) first priority is to support each individual participating in the program to achieve self sufficiency and confidence through learning and succeeding in what is accomplished. The Day Habilitation DSP completes day-to-day duties and activities that help the agency and each individual to lead a self-determining life by providing support and information necessary to build self-esteem and assertiveness and to make decisions that pertain to their day-to-day life and their future and goals.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Certifications: Class D driver’s license

Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Special Skills: None

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger motions, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather and internal climate conditions prevalent at the time. The work environment is considered to be that of a normal business/office operation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The competent DSP enhances the ability of the individual to lead a self-determining life by providing the support and information necessary to build self-esteem, assertiveness decision-making skills.
• The competent DSP has knowledge of and uses modes of communication that are appropriate to the communication needs of all individuals.
• The competent DSP maintains the individual’s daily progress notes as assigned to them pertaining to their POC (Plan of Care).
• The competent DSP learns and remains current with appropriate documentation systems, setting priorities and developing a system to manage documentation.
• The competent DSP completes bus routes before, after and during the center hours, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Reviewing and reporting hazards, breakages, accidents or incidents to Coordinator;
  • Ensuring the van/bus has adequate gasoline to complete route;
  • Completing daily transportation reports (Pre/Post Reports, Transportation Logs and Daily Van Logs);
  • Maintaining orderly conduct and safety for all individuals, which includes individuals not touching or fixing bus issues/problems, not being the Aide, not standing while the bus is in motion, loud music, reckless driving and leaving any individual unattended on the bus at any time;
  • Determining that seat belts are buckled, first aid kits are properly supplied, and fire extinguishers are in working order;
  • Cleaning the bus after each route;
  • Assisting individuals on/off bus to ensure safety.
• The competent DSP completes required training education/certification, continues professional development, and keeps abreast of relevant resources and information.
• The competent DSP will assist the individual with meeting his or her physical (e.g., health, grooming, toileting, eating) and personal management needs (e.g., human development, human sexuality), by teaching skills, providing supports, and building on individual strengths and capabilities in a humane and respectful way.
• The competent DSP will provide the individual with choices to help maximize/maintain his or her skills, abilities and independence by developing integrated friendships and other relationships within the Center and in the community.
• The competent DSP identifies the crisis, defuses the situation, evaluates and determines an intervention strategy and contacts necessary supports by documenting the incident on an Incident Report to give to Coordinator.
• The competent DSP assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Actively supports teamwork and throughout the organization and is a team player.
• The competent DSP complies with all policies stipulated in the Employee Handbook and all other policy and procedural guidelines.
• The competent DSP will support individuals by modeling how to prevent illness, avoid unnecessary risk, and understanding options and possible consequences that relate to their physical health, safety, and emotional well-being.
• The competent DSP will safeguard and respect the confidentiality and privacy of the individual. This will include not sharing personal information with others and on social media.
• The competent DSP is responsible for protecting all of its individuals from risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation or extortion. If the DSP sees such abuse, he/she is responsible and mandated to report what is observed.
• The competent DSP will be responsible for a clean work space and will set up supplies/activities for the next day.
• The competent DSP will adhere to the monthly calendar for outings and trips. Any other activities outside of the calendar must be approved 48 hours before outing.
• The competent DSP will take individuals out in the community and return back to the center and ensure that all individuals are safe and accounted for by utilizing the Fieldtrip Outing Form.
• The competent DSP will ensure that each individual has a choice on what activity he/she would like to do on any given day and will make sure there are different choices of hands-on-activities for individuals to participate in.
• The competent DSP will store, heat up and serve snacks/lunches at the appropriate time.
• The competent DSP may be asked to perform other duties as required by Executive Director, Coordinator, HR, Marketing and/or Business Manager.

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Arc of East Ascension reserves the right to change this description at its discretion. Qualifications: