Community Inclusion Specialist for Adults with Disabilities

Active Day; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Beachwood, OH, to provide vocational, recreational, and social support to adults with developmental disabilities in our day program centers.

You will assist with activities of daily living, transportation, meals, and contribute to a safe, uplifting environment while maintaining health and happiness for members and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license if driving is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills; able to teach and mentor others.
• Able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to bend, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Able to navigate technology and enter data/documentation.
• Background check and state regulatory requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise member productivity and ensure quality and delivery of work per customer requirements.
• Actively assist and encourage members in recreation, leisure activities, and community inclusion.
• Assist members with activities of daily living and personal care as needed and provide emotional support.
• Plan, facilitate and document individual behavior support plans.
• Intervene in crisis situations per approved strategies and techniques.
• Maintain program areas, supplies, and equipment in safe, clean condition.
• Communicate professionally with members, families, co-workers and the community.
• Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance member experience.
• Comply with company policies, safety and regulatory laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Flexible schedule

Data entry

Tech-savvy

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Dependable

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's license

Age 18+ (21+ if driving)

Job description

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional provides vocational, recreational, leisure and social skills support and instruction, with a focus on community integration, to adults with developmental disabilities at our day program centers. Direct Support Professionals assist members with activities of daily living, transportation,meals, and help to maintain a clean, orderly and uplifting environment. Our team members are expected to lead by example - maintaining a positive attitude; being a thoughtful, supportive, productive and dependable co-worker; keeping our members safe; and always working to enhance thehealth and happiness of the people we serve and those who care for them.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license (if will be driving)
• At least 18 years of age unless also driving which requires at least 21 years of age.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills; able to teach and mentor others.
• Able to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extendedperiod while providing physical assistance to members.
• Able to navigate technology and to enter data/documentation.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful results of background check, and where applicable,additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise member productivity and ensure the quality and delivery of work product in accordancewith customer requirements. Production may include the operation of machinery and equipment.
• Actively assist and encourage members in recreation, leisure activities, and community inclusion.
• Assist members with activities of daily living and personal care as needed (e.g. arrival anddeparture, eating, ambulation, transferring, rest room assistance, etc.) and provide emotionalsupport and encouragement.
• Participate in the planning, facilitation and documentation of individual behavior support plans.
• May be required to intervene in crisis situations and unexpected behaviors in accordance withapproved strategies and techniques.
• Maintain program areas, supplies, and equipment ensuring all are safe, clean, replenished, and ingood working order. Some locations may require the care and cleaning of animals and relatedenvironments.
• Communicate in a positive, courteous and professional manner with members and their families,co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service educational programs as requested. Activelycollaborate with cross-functional team, providing feedback and recommendations for enhancingthe member experience and achieving the center’s overall goals and objectives.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, safety and regulatory laws and standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned at any time.