Intensive Direct Support Professional

Community Care Network / Rutland Mental Health Services; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Range

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Career Training and Development

Tuition Discounts

Job summary

Community Care Network (Rutland Mental Health Services) seeks an Intensive Direct Support Professional to support individuals with high-need needs in Rutland, VT. You will assist with daily living activities, appointments, community engagement, and independent living skills development.

You will participate in team meetings, document care activities, and help develop Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Agreements to promote emotional and behavioral wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Trauma-informed care experience preferred.
• Ability to work with others positively and responsibly.
• Strong writing and organizational skills for documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Commitment to community inclusion and individual choice.
• Able to flex schedule as needed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation per VT requirements.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.

Responsibilities

• Model, mentor, advocate, and motivate individuals for stability and healthy behavior.
• Plan and implement individualized service agreements with the treatment team.
• Respond to medical or mental health emergencies when needed.
• Use Therapeutic Options training to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Implement behavioral management and de-escalation strategies.
• Follow care procedures under RN supervision and seek nurse input as needed.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of individuals served.
• Provide stimulating experiences at home and in the community.
• Provide transportation to individuals when required.
• Document daily data, graphs, narratives, case notes, and timesheets timely.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to Behavior Support Plans.

Skills

Empathy and patience

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Care Network is looking for an Intensive Direct Support Professional to join our team in Rutland, Vermont.

Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human services.

About The Role

The Intensive Direct Support Professional (IDSP) is responsible for providing the appropriate support and guidance as identified in the Individual Support Agreement (ISA) for dual diagnosis individuals identified for high need supports. The IDSP provides support within the individual's home environment; prompting, supporting, and encouraging completion of Activities of Daily Living, getting to and from appointments, engagement in social activities, and developing/maintaining independent living skills (i.e. grocery shopping). This position also provides opportunity for preferred community engagement. The IDSP is vigilant in providing quality intensive specialized instruction, behavioral intervention, and support services to promote emotional and behavioral health. The IDSP attends team meetings, completes required documentation and contributes to the development of Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Agreements.

Principal Responsibilities

• Models, mentors, advocates, and motivates individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long‑term stability, healthy and adaptive social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
• Assist in planning and implementing clients' individualized service agreement by coordinating with larger treatment team including DS service coordinator.
• Responds to medical or mental health emergent situations involving individuals i.e. self‑harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation).
• Utilizes Therapeutic Options training to ensure the safety and well‑being of individuals and others.
• Implements behavioral management and de‑escalation strategies.
• Follows special care procedures under the supervision of RN (i.e. dysphagia), seeking Nurse consultation as needed.
• Ensures the Safety and wellbeing of individuals served.
• Provides a stimulating and positive experience within the home and in the community based on the interests and preferences of the individual.
• Provides support at doctors' offices or hospitals when required.
• Documents required paperwork (i.e. daily data, graphs, narratives, case notes, and timesheets) in a timely manner.
• Provides transportation to individuals as necessary.
• Maintains flexibility in scheduling and working with different individuals as needed due to potential staff shortages, emergencies, weekends, holidays, etc.

Qualifications And Competencies

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Previous experience in developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience with Trauma Informed Care preferred.
• Ability to work with others in a positive, responsible manner.
• Strong writing and organizational skills in order to receive and convey information in efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility, dependability, and ability to work independently.
• Commitment to community inclusion and individual choice.
• Able to flex schedule as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• *Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Range - $20.00-30.00/hour (compensation is dependent on client complexity and service needs)
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
• Career Training and Development
• Tuition Discounts

Our work is guided by our core valuesof Trust, Accountability, Respect, Cultural Competence, Person-Centered, and Continuous LearningandGrowth.

CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.