Direct Support Specialist Relief

4 weeks ago


West Boylston, United States Advocates Full time

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 developmental disabilities or behavioral health area preferred
  • Valid drivers 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.



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