Title: Direct Support Staff – Day Services
Department: Day services
Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

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Summary:
Day Program Direct Support staff are members of a team responsible for providing high quality direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities who attend Incompass Human Services Day Program.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 2:30pm

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of Individuals served, seeking assistance and medical interventions as appropriate.
• Support the learning of Individuals by use of motivational techniques, effective interventions, and various communication approaches including verbal, gesture, and written communication.
• Assists in the implementation of each participant’s day habilitation support plan ensuring that they are engaged in activities that will assist them to reach their goals and objectives.
• Assist Individuals with any activities of daily living (ADLs) as applicable to each Individual’s abilities.
• Responsible for producing accurate, legible, and complete documentation for Individuals served, including but not limited to data sheets, communication logs, and incident reports.
• Use effective positive behavior support approaches when working with individuals. Redirect and/or physically support Individuals who may have challenging behavior using proactive support techniques.
• Accompany participants on community trips using agency vehicles.

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous related experience providing childcare/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

Employee Benefits

• Medical & Dental Plans
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Generous Paid Time Off and Vacation Time

Job Type: Full-time

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