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Direct Support Specialist

3 months ago

Louisville, Kentucky, United States Seven Counties Services Full time

**Job Description:**

PURPOSE

Under moderate supervision, provides therapeutic supports within a positive treatment/care environment, teaching and modeling healthy behaviors, consistent with the treatment/care goals of recovery, independence, socialization, normalization, and integration within the community; and promoting satisfying, productive, and valued lives. Works in a milieu setting and does not bill for services separately from that setting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) (e. g., personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, educational and vocational goal-setting, nutrition needs); monitors performance of ADL skills and provides therapeutic feedback.

2. Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery (e. g., medication side effects, ADL, communication skills, stress management strategies).

3. Plans and facilitates community-based activities (e. g., medical appointments, grocery shopping, leisure/recreation/socialization); facilitates access to community resources (e. g., AA/NA meetings, school, job placement).

4. Contributes to safe and therapeutic environment by practicing verbal de-escalation and, as authorized, other behavior management techniques.

5. Serves as ambassador of SCS and its clients by integrating clients into the community and educating community members about people with disabilities and about SCSs services and programming.

6. Collaborates with community systems on behalf of individuals served (e. g., school, landlord, family, transportation provider, employer).

7. Provides transportation (e. g., driving SCS van or personal vehicle), ensuring adherence to standard safety practices (e. g., driver certification, seat belts, child safety seats); teaches and facilitates use of public transportation systems.

8. Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques).

9. Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed.

10. Supervises self-administered medication, depending on the specific clinical programs protocols.

11. Identifies assigned clients food and/or medication allergies and exercises reasonable care to avoid exposure to allergens.

12. Communicates information relevant to care, treatment, and services, with other SCS staff members and, as authorized, with non-SCS providers, to ensure appropriate level and quality of care.

13. May take responsibility for specific assignments within the program (e. g., food programs, admissions at Crisis Stabilization Unit).

14. Documents services and care provided by timely completing various forms (e. g., attendance records, daily logs, shift/progress notes, incident reports, time reports in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.

15. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, consistent with SCS procedures and state and federal law.

16. Assist with discharge planning as needed.

17. Provide support for additional training needs of direct support staff as needed.

18. Attends and participates in all required staff and service planning meetings and trainings.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

Over two and up to three years full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition.

Ability to provide nurturing attention and care to individuals with disabilities.

Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.

Good interpersonal skills.

Teaching skills.

Patience and empathy.

Maturity and judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Position involves considerable physical exertion, lifting a maximum of 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

May include frequent lifting of patients.

18 years of age or older.

Valid drivers license.

Proof of automobile liability insurance.

Positive driving record.

**Time Type:**

Full timeWe continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

**Health & Wellness**

+ Medical Coverage

+ Dental Coverage

+ Vision Coverage

+ Flexible Spending Account

+ Health Savings Account

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability - Company Paid

+ Wellness Programs - Company Paid

**Financial Wellbeing**

+ Competitive Compensation Packages

+ Life Insurance - Company Paid

+ Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid

+ 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching

+ Retirement and Financial Planning Services

+ Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car

+ Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

**Career Development and Growth**

+ At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education

+ Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us

+ Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders

+ Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes

**Work Life Balance**

+ Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)

+ Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance

+ Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Seven Counties Services *is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.*

locationLouisville, Kentucky**Seven Counties is the provider of choice for mental and behavior health services in and around the Louisville Metro.**

Over 1,400 employees work in 25+ locations throughout Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties; making sure that the 31,000 people we serve annually have the best chance of living their best lives.

**At Seven Counties, we give our staff the opportunity to do what they do best with continued training, effective mentoring and competitive salaries and benefits.**

**In an effort to protect our employees, clients and community, we require the COVID and Influenza vaccinations for all employees.**