Direct Support Specialist Relief

Overview

Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

* Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
* Demonstrate respect for, and provide information to, individuals regarding human rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
* Follow agency policies and procedures, including work schedule, use of time off and transportation schedule.
* Interact verbally in a professional manner with the individuals supported, families, coworkers, supervisors and community members.
* Demonstrate the ability to set a side personal prejudices and fears to support individual(s) in taking risks and making informed decisions.
* Maintain agency standards of confidentiality.
* Complete required documentation in a timely and professional manner.
* Identify local community resources and ensure individual(s) access to needed local resources on a consistent basis.
* Maintain a respectful manner and tone of voice with others.
* Promote teamwork and open communication among staff members and individuals supported by the program.
* Appropriately implement teaching strategies for ISP goals and behavior plan.

Competencies:

* Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
* Respect -shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
* Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
* Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
* Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
* Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
* Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
* Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
* Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
* Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* One year experience in MR/MH area preferred.
* Valid driver's license along with an acceptable driving status.
* Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.
* Additional specific experience may be required.

HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.