Adult Inclusion Specialist

Easter Seals; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals Portsmouth is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide skill training, daily living assistance, and community activities for individuals with disabilities. You will implement plans, monitor progress, and ensure safety.

The role involves driving, documentation, support during shifts, and collaboration with families and care teams. A valid Ohio driver’s license and CPR/First Aid are preferred; a positive, flexible attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with less than 6 points.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Criminal background check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skill training, activities of daily living, and personal care per ISP.
• Ensure client safety and perform CPR/First Aid when necessary.
• Monitor quality of consumer work and document progress notes and goals.
• Transport clients to community opportunities and maintain vehicle safety.
• Maintain and reconcile client funds during outings.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PURPOSE: To provide support, direct care and training while ensuring the health and safety of individuals served in accordance with relevant regulations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Provide skill training, recreational and community activities, activities of daily living, to include but not limited to, assistance with feeding, personal care/hygiene, hydration, range of motion, mobility per the ISP and Delegated Nursing Procedures.2. Break job duties and assignments into specific steps to facilitate consumers learning.3. Attend to and assist consumers with job tasks at all times.4. Monitor quality of consumers’ work to ensure it adheres to industry standards and all tasks are completed within acceptable time frames.5. Ensure client safety and comfort. Perform emergency CPR and First Aid when necessary.6. Document in the progress notes, program sheets, service goals sheets, behavior support plan and notes. All documentation is to be in accordance with the ISP, CAFS, CARF, Behavior Support Rules/Regulations and Delegated Nursing.7. Monitor consumer’s level of performance including determining when support can be decreased.8. Maintain accurate records on job coaching services provided to each consumer.9. Maintain and reconcile client funds used during community outings and other client purchases.10.Assist as a liaison with families, caregivers and advocates as assigned. Document to support communication.11.Compile and document program evaluation data in the form of a monthly summary per individual as assigned.12.Drive and maintain center vehicles per policy. Secure all consumers and passengers (staff) in seatbelts or use appropriate safety straps to secure wheelchairs. Transport individuals to and from community opportunities.13.Clean, disinfect and maintain programmatic equipment and supplies.14.Participate in committee responsibilities as assigned.15.Must be willing to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of the clients. May be required to stay past scheduled shift end time in the event of emergency.16.In order to maintain the health and safety of the individuals we serve, we may be required to work overtime, whether scheduled or unscheduled.17.Must stay on site with consumers at all times during scheduled work hours, and may be required to stay until transportation has arrived.QUALIFICATIONS:• High School Diploma or equivalent.• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or related healthcare field• Valid Ohio Driver's License – with less than 6 points• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred (training provided)• Must be able to pass a criminal background checkSKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills• Excellent written and oral communication skills.• Ability to increase knowledge and skills through ongoing training.• Ability to change directions as required by the organization• Self-MotivatedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Must be able to lift, carry push or pull a minimum of 50 pounds.• Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.• May be required to be on feet for hours at a time.ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION: • E-mail, Protected Health Information (PHI) paper, and Electronic PHI