Day Hab Program Activity Assistant

Jobtailor; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in a day habilitation program. You will help implement clinical and individual plans, support self-help and community integration, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, data collection, crisis intervention using Positive Behavior Support, and providing advocacy and skill-building in daily living.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant work experience/training.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license presented at employment.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Maintained a valid US driver’s license for at least six months.
• Pass a driver’s screening background check.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer.
• Ability to assist clients with daily living tasks.
• Ability to communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
• Vision for close/distance color depth and focus.
• CPR and First Aid within 2 weeks of hire.
• Safety Care within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Aid in implementing clinical and individual programs.
• Assist with daily implementation of DHSP and activity plans.
• Provide support to persons served in day habilitation.
• Provide instruction and skill building in self-help, sensorimotor, communication, and living skills.
• Assist with case management responsibilities and input for reviews.
• Maintain daily documentation and progress notes.
• Work individually and in groups to develop skills.
• Advocate for persons served and support community integration.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Safety Care Certification

Crisis Intervention

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Case Management

Advocacy Techniques

Independent Living

Behavioral Assessment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer

Calculator

Copier

Printer

Job description

• Aid in implementing clinical and individual programs
• Assist with daily implementation of DHSP, activity schedules, and recommended plans
• Provide support to persons served in a day habilitation setting
• Provide instruction and skill building in self-help, sensorimotor, communication, social, independent living, behavioral, affective, and wellness development
• Assist with case management responsibilities
• Provide input for interdisciplinary team reviews
• Assist in developing DHSPs and maintain contact with families, funding sources, and staff
• Implement clinical and daily plans and recommend or implement program improvements
• Maintain daily documentation, collect data, and complete progress notes
• Work individually and in groups to develop skills
• Keep members engaged in meaningful activities and offer choices
• Communicate with management regarding treatment and programs
• Participate in case management and other teams
• Support members in crisis management using Positive Behavior Support and Safety Care
• Assist with staff training
• Maintain program-area upkeep and monitor, clean, and store supplies and equipment
• Advocate for persons served and support community integration through community, volunteer, reverse-integration, and friendship opportunities
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• One year of relevant work experience/training
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Valid driver's license presented at employment
• At least 21 years of age
• Maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months
• Pass a driver's screening background check
• Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
• Ability to assist clients with daily living tasks
• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus
• CPR within 2 weeks of hire
• First Aid within 2 weeks of hire
• New Employee Training (NET)
• Safety Care within 90 days of hire
• Knowledge of advocacy techniques, applied behavioral analysis with developmental disabilities populations, communication styles, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques, formal and informal assessment practices, participatory planning techniques, physical personal management skills, independent living management skills, and crisis intervention techniques
• Persuasive and collaborative skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to provide a positive role model

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in implementing clinical and individual programs, providing support in a day habilitation setting, and utilizing crisis intervention techniques. Proficient in case management, advocacy, and maintaining documentation while fostering community integration and skill development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Case Management
• Advocacy Techniques
• Independent Living Management Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Daily Living Task Assistance
• Documentation Maintenance
• Data Collection
• Skill Building
• Program Implementation
• Positive Behavior Support
• Safety Care
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• New Employee Training

Soft Skills

• Persuasive Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Positive Role Model

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Safety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

• Day Habilitation
• Interdisciplinary Team
• Crisis Management
• Community Integration
• Developmental Disabilities

Tools & Technologies

• Computer
• Calculator
• Copier
• Printer