Careers at Caldwell Opportunities, Inc.
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JOB TITLE
Direct Support Professional
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: IDD Services Director
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Hourly, Non-exempt
PURPOSE: Responsible for training clients in areas that will meet their individual goals.
AREA OF PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY: The primary responsibility is within the scope of the Waiver Services of COI, Inc.
Schedule: 30 or 40 hours per week. M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Instruct clients on a one-on-one basis or in groups to support clients in daily activities and ensure that such activities are performed to meet individual goals.
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Provide feedback on progress verbally and through daily documentation (according to Waiver guidelines).
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Ensure that individuals are engaged and supervised at all times.
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Maintain client’s confidentiality and uphold the rights of the individuals at all times
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Handle training needs, behavior management, and communication according to goal plans.
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Schedule and encourage participation in community activities
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Assist individuals (male and/or female) with personal hygiene needs as needed.
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Demonstrate a respectful and professional and cooperative relationship with clients and their families/caregivers
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Prepare the area by setting up work areas, obtaining materials, etc.
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Be familiar and knowledgeable with all specifications of products in the departments in which the client/clients work.
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Assist in providing a safe, positive, stimulating learning and social environment
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Attend any meetings that pertain to the progress of assigned client/clients.
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Must be aware of applicable COI safety rules and regulations and comply with these rules and regulations.
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Ability to recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate procedures
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Show initiative, flexibility, and optimism in an ever changing and challenging environment
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Promptly advise immediate supervisor of any problems that may arise in carrying out the above responsibilities.
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Drive COI vehicles for work purposes.
MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
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Minimum of one year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. (Preferred, but not required)
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Must possess skills in written and oral communication.
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Ability to work effectively with individuals with I/DD.
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Be willing to participate in appropriate in-service training.
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Must possess a valid NC driver's license and be approved by COI's insurance carrier.
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Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, National background check, Social Security number verification with address verification, driver license checks and NC Health Care Registry check.
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Must be or become certified in First Aid/CPR/NCI.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift 75 pounds.
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED (Accredited Schools)
This description outlines major duties and responsibilities assigned to this job. The employee may be called upon to perform other duties not covered by this description.
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