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Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

This position (internally referred to as The Behavioral Health Direct Support Specialist) is responsible for a variety of direct care giving activities in the Easterseals Blake Foundation Supported Living Program. Under daily oversight and administrative supervision of the Program Manager/Program Coordinator, performs a variety of work to provide quality services & supports to individuals with complex behavioral health needs, physical and/or developmental disabilities. The nature of the services ranges from various personal care activities to activities outlined in the Service Plan and Treatment Plan. The Direct Support Specialist independently performs the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (with or without accommodation):

• Provide the appropriate environment to assure the health and safety of the members supported
• Adhere to all EBF SLP Policies and Procedures and all standardized EBF Policies and Procedures
• Support members in performing daily living activities, including but not limited to, self-care, ADLs, housekeeping, medication administration, scheduling, attending appointments, etc.
• Support members with household chores (involving many physical activities, including but not limited to kneeling, reaching stretching, bending, etc. and the use of household cleaners)
• Safely transport and/or escort members to appointments and activities which include, but are not limited to, medical, vocational, residential, community interests & events, and social event and also runs member related errands with members
• Administer medications and/or supports members in the self-administration of medication including non-prescription, over-the-counter medications and medications as prescribed by licensed medical specialists
• With or without a reasonable accommodation, safely and effectively monitor member activities.
• Accurately and completely report time in and time out of work
• Observe and document members behaviors to provide positive behavioral supports
• Read and implement Service Plans and Treatment plans, including proactive strategies to enhance and reinforce member positive behaviors
• Assess and provide approved behavior management techniques per EBF and AHCCCS policy in crisis situations, and attain assistance if needed
• Accurately and consistently record all required member documentation
• Read and implements all members related plans, medical/medication directions, and formalized records concerning member behaviors and activities per EBF and AHCCCS regulations
• Standard First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed
• Must be able to remain on shift until a replacement arrives
• When necessary, must be able to safely maneuver stairs alone and while assisting members
• Provide direct services in crisis or emergency situations
• Provide a safe environment by communicating policies/procedures with members, advocates, and visitors
• Communicate and interact with members on an individual and group basis in a respectful manner
• Encourage members to participate in social, recreational, vocational, counseling, and other activities identified in their service plans while promoting individual choice and decision-making opportunities
• Review and implement approved policies, standards, services and procedures
• Take part in developing and implementing service and treatment plans for assigned members
• Participates in staff and administrative meetings as well as in-service t rainings
• Report unusual incidents on proper forms and informs appropriate staff regarding incidents involving vocational, day, social, recreational, behavioral, personal living, and community concerns within required time-frames
• Observe and report changes in members mental/physical health to enable intervention/prevention of problems
• Perform household assignments such as assisting in cleaning, cooking, laundering, making beds, yard work, and other chores or tasks required to support/serve the member
• Act as an advocate in resolving problems and securing needed services for members that ensure members personal choices, freedom, responsibilities, and supports
• Develop and maintain working relationships with all team members, including various operational administrative staff, family members, guardians, fiduciaries, advocates, etc.
• Maintain positive communications and relations with employees, members, guardians, contract entities, authorities, and EBF
• Able to remain calm, non-defensive, and with a supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis situations
• Must be able to operate an agency transport vehicle
• Performs other duties and assignments as required

Psychological Requirements:

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