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1 month ago

Grand Junction, United States Ariel Clinical Services Full time
Description

Direct Support Professional - Adult Services

One Full-time Position 30-40 hours a week

Hours and Days Vary Possible Overnight Shifts

Hiring range: $17.00 - $18.53. depending upon education and experience

This posting will remain open until filled

We care about our team At Ariel we offer an expansive benefit package:

Subject to Eligibility.

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation

• HSA & HSA employer contribution

• FSA

• Vision

• Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Total of 30 paid days off in the first year.

• $50/month; $600/year with Lifestyle Spending Account

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife

• Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Employer provided work phone and computer

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness Program

• And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing person centered services and supports for intellectual and developmentally disabled adults. The primary responsibility will be to provide direct supervision to the clients in activities and assist the clients in building the skills necessary to live as independently as possible in their community.

Ariel Clinical Services Mission

To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach clients self-help, social, interpersonal, and daily living skills, according to their treatment plans.

2. Safely provide transportation per Ariel's Transportation Policy.

3. Responsible for supports and assistance with personal care as needed.

4. Review and become familiar with client specific protocols, services and supports, and individual support plans. Gather supplies, equipment, medications, and materials for engaging in person-centered services and supports in a meaningful way.

5. Complete required documentation daily.

6. Manage challenging behaviors through established training.

7. Communicate effectively and efficiently with other team members, leads, supervisors, manager, and other agency administration as needed.

8. Actively participate in supervision, training, community, team and service plan meetings, as directed.

9. Follow all safety procedures and agency policies.

10. Maintain professional boundaries while establishing a trustworthy and beneficial relationship.

11. Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Skilled in maintaining a high level of confidentiality in all areas related to working at Ariel.

2. Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and work outside of traditional office hours and settings including nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to meet the needs of the agency and individuals served.

3. The ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance as scheduled and requested.

4. Possess the skills to organize and implement planned and structured activities for individuals served to enhance skills and promote personal growth.

5. Ability to teach job related skills.

6. Ability to provide excellent customer service and meet professional standards of work performed.

7. Knowledge of rules and regulations related to the program.

8. The ability to read, speak and write in English.

9. The ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically, and in written format in both individual and group settings.

10. Ability to be flexible, and able to change direction rapidly, with a positive and respectful attitude

11. Ability to provide excellent customer service and meet professional standards of work performed.

12. Knowledge of basic computer functions and technology.

13. Knowledge of the type of work Ariel provides.

14. Skilled in critical thinking and use of sound judgment to arrive at a positive outcome.

15. Ability to provide reliable, insured transportation for self and others through the community served as needed.

16. Ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance as scheduled and requested.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Minimum age 18.

Preferred:

• Six months experience in a related field, i.e., working or living with the Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled population, or the mental health field.

• Minimum of 20 hours of Behavioral Line Staff training.

• Related certifications and trainings, (CPR, Safety Care, QMAP, First Aid). All certifications must be certifiable and current.

Certifications/Licenses

Required:

• Valid Colorado Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

• CPR, First Aid - client contact is limited prior to certification.

• CPI within 60 days of hire; client contact is limited until this training is completed.

• Van Drivers Training - before driving an Ariel owned vehicle.

• QMAP - within 60 days of hire, may not provide medication to clients without this certification.

• Informed Supervision training

• BSIT

• Client specific training

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands

1. This position requires that the incumbent be capable of bending, sitting, stretching, and/or reaching regularly for periods up to two hours without a break.

2. This position requires that the incumbent have adequate hand and finger dexterity to properly perform the functions of the position.

3. This position requires lifting regularly up to 25 pounds, pulling, or pushing persons in wheelchairs; transferring persons weighing more than 50 pounds to and from wheelchairs must be performed with another staff member.

4. At times, physical interventions may be required.

5. This position requires the ability to see, smell, and distinguish temperature, at a level which is adequate to ensure client and staff health and safety. Adaptive devices are acceptable.

6. This position will require daily driving of up to one hour per day and occasionally more as needed.

Work Environment

1. This position can and will be exposed to all environments from quiet to noisy, climate controlled to extreme outdoor heat and cold.

2. May work in the community or in family home environments.

3. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease is possible but limited.

4. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible but limited.

Required Background Checks & Documentation

1. Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

2. Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS)

3. CBI Sex Offender Background Check

4. National Sex Offender Background Check

5. Reference check

6. Driver's License Record

7. Office of Inspector General

8. I-9 documentation

9. Reliable Automobile with adequate, valid auto insurance

Salary Description

$17.00 to $18.53 per hour

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