ASL Fluent Direct Support Professional/Personal Attendant

Aya Living Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aya Living Inc. is seeking an ASL fluent Direct Support Specialist to work in residential and community settings, supporting clients with developmental disabilities andBehavior challenges.

The role reports to the Service Support Coordinator and requires strong communication with clients and the team. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least 12 months of direct support experience, CPR/First Aid certification, and fluent ASL.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 12+ months direct support experience in residential/community setting with similar needs.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) required

Responsibilities

• Work with clients ensuring service delivery complies with legislation, Aya Living’s policies and contract requirements.
• Promote clients’ equality, diversity, choices and rights.
• Develop professional relationships and maintain effective communication with clients and relevant parties.
• Assess client needs, gather information and contribute to service planning and delivery.
• Keep accurate records, maintain confidentiality.
• Contribute to safeguarding and report incidents appropriately.
• Promote wellbeing, safety, and security of clients at home and in the community.
• Administer first aid and medication as required and appropriate

Skills

ASL proficiency

Direct care

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

TITLE: ASL Fluent, Direct Support Specialist

CLASSIFICATION: Non Exempt Personal Attendant

ROLE: Residential/community-based care, support & training provider to clients with development disabilities. Reports to Service Support Coordinator

Qualifications

Education: H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Minimum 12 months direct support experience working in residential or community-based setting, with people of similar specific needs i.e. developmental disabilities; behavior challenges; psychiatric diagnosis; medical involvement

Certifications: Must have current CPR/First Aid Certification

Language: Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To work with clients in a way that ensures the service is delivered in compliance with legislation, Aya Living’s philosophy, policies, practices and contractual requirements
• To work with clients in a way that promotes their equality, diversity, choices and rights
• To develop professional working relationships with clients and establish and maintain effective communications with them and any other relevant parties
• To obtain relevant information about clients, assess their needs and contribute to the planning and delivery of the service agreement
• To keep appropriate records of work and communication, preserving the strictest confidentiality
• To contribute to the protection of individuals from all forms of abuse and report incidents appropriately
• To promote, monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of clients at home and in the community
• To administer first aid and medication as required and appropriate

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

• Domestic care techniques including personal hygiene, cooking & cleaning
• Social care techniques including conflict resolution and wheel chair operation
• Functional skills including financial management
• Community services and resources availability and access
• Relevant legislation, policies and practices
• Medical intervention including first aid & CPR

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal
• Excellent verbal and listening communication
• Supervisory
• Decision making
• Planning, organizing and prioritizing
• Multi-tasking
• Analytical and problem solving
• Time management
• Stress management
• Financial management
• Conflict resolution

JOB SPECIFICS

• Assisting and supporting all aspects of client’s daily living and activity choices
• Implementing and ‘following through’ on all aspects of all relevant service agreements
• Providing information, advice, guidance and support to individuals regarding personal issues and life choice
• Promoting and pursuing advocacy for individuals
• Liaising and consulting with the client’s team as necessary
• Attending Individual Program Plan and interim meetings as directed
• Completing all data collection and daily documentation
• Ensuring client access to nutritional food that they enjoy
• Ensuring all symptoms of illness reported by clients are promptly referred to the physician of their choice and to the Support Team Coordinator
• Following all Adult Protective Services reporting guidelines
• Abiding by company policy, Federal and State Laws regarding customer confidentiality
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication links with all relevant parties as specified
• Ensuring client access to clean clothing, sanitary and sufficient hygiene supplies and laundry facilities.
• Ensuring client access to transportation as specified
• Accompanying clients to appointments and activities as specified
• Assisting client with budgeting as specified and or making company purchases as directed, providing receipts for all monies spent
• Advocating and demonstrating respect for clients’ human and civil rights
• Assisting with home exterior and lawn maintenance in keeping with neighborhood standards
• Assisting with home interior maintenance, liaising with landlords regarding repairs or other services as necessary and reporting all problems and solutions as appropriate
• Assisting with all hygiene and domestic operations in the event of client inability or refusal
• Communicating with day program services as necessary in a polite friendly manner
• Administering medication as specified or required
• Assisting with provision of meals and snacks as specified and time scheduled by the client
• Preparing administrative reports and keeping all documentation filed appropriately
• Job training and personal development as necessary
• Any other duties assigned by Support Team Coordinator, or Director.
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