SUMMARY

Read Individual Plans and be aware of behavior support plans.  Provide habilitation and vocational training as described in individuals’ Individualized Plan.  Chart data regularly and accurately. Be a good role model for individuals.  Encourage individual independence.  Remain actively engaged with individuals while on the job and ensure safety for the individuals while on the job providing services and ensure safety for the individuals. Take individuals to a variety of places in the community designed to help them achieve the goals stated in their training plans simultaneously being of interest to them. Maintain individual and program confidentiality.  Do not discuss identifiable individual information or information about other agency personnel in the presence of others outside the work area. Maintain confidentiality of all individuals’ Protected Health Information used for treatment, payment, health care, etc. as set up by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996. (HIPAA). Maintain individual and program confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Support Staff shall be organized, thorough, and able to work with a minimum of supervision and a self-starter.  Direct Support Staff should have a working knowledge of computers, and specifically the use of data management, spreadsheet and Microsoft office software. This person should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work across departments in the organization in a harmonious, productive and professional manner. Other duties may be assigned.

 Additional Specific Responsibilities include the following.

1.    Follow Medicaid waiver, licensing regulations and CARF principles as outlined.

2.    The incumbent will work with and provide support as outlined in their IP’s (Individual Plan).

3.    Reports to Program Manager for other duties assigned.

4.    Abide by ICAN Personnel Policies as a condition of employment.

5.    Participate in meetings and committees as directed.

6.    Take individuals to a variety of places in the community designed to help them achieve the goals stated in their taring plans simultaneously being of interest to them.

7.    Provide Department of Mental Health (DMH) adequate logs for each activity and each individual for the hours with each individual within the required DMH/ICAN time frame.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

QUALIFACTIONS

Must be able to pass background check and drug test.  To perform this job successfully,

an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have at least a High School Diploma or GED. It is preferred for this person to have one-year experience providing services to individuals with disabilities in a community-based program. The knowledge of philosophy and principles of Direct Support Staff. The ability to represent the Direct Support Staff program in the local and professional community in a professional manner

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read English. Ability to write reports, service notes, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, individuals, individuals, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

The Direct Support Staff must be an insurable driver with Class E license as determined by the company's underwriter. This person must be able to successfully complete and pass; Level 1 Medication Assistant (L1MA), CPR and First Aid Course, Abuse and Neglect Training, Positive Behavior Support, Missouri Quality Outcomes, Person Centered Planning, and 14 hours of employment curriculum training, approved by the Division of DD.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to greater than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job you will be mainly work inside and occasionally outside.  There is the potential to be expose to contagious and infectious diseases. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.