Day Hab Support Professional

Job Description:

The Day Hab Support Professional is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each program participant. This includes ensuring implementation of the individual’s goals/valued outcomes in relation to both center-based and community inclusion activities. In addition, the Day Hab Support Professional is directly responsible for the individual program participant’s overall safety and well-being.

Job Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Group Leader, the Day Hab Support Professional will:

• Implement individual program participant’s Day Services Plan, consistent with their specific goals and valued outcomes. Participate in the planning and implementation of activities, both at the program center and in the community, that address these goals and outcomes.

• Train/teach program participants according to their individual goals and valued outcomes. Facilitate skills development, socialization and active participation in conjunction with group room and community activities. Ensure that support is provided with consideration for each person’s individualized needs and routines.

• Facilitate inclusion of program participants in their community, according to their individual needs, interests, and desires. Support program participants in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers and peers. Encourage interaction between individual program participants and community members. Remain focused on facilitating the development of personal relationships for individual program participants.

• Transport program participants in agency vehicles, as required, for community inclusion, recreational purposes and to and from their home.

• Participate in planning group recreational trips and outings.

• Participate as requested in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings for program participants for whom direct support and services are provided.

• Assist in timely collection of consumer-related information, including behavioral data, goal-related data, community inclusion logs, communication books, etc., ensuring their accuracy and completeness.

• Follow all agency, state and federal regulations to maintain program compliance. Complete all written reports and documentation on a timely basis.

• Ensure that program participants are clean and safe at all times. Ensure that no program participant is inappropriately left alone or unsupervised.

• Participate in bussing, lunchtime meals, and toileting of program participants, as assigned.

• Accompany program participants to clinic and/or emergency room visits as assigned.

• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as required.

• Maintain confidentiality of program participants at all times.

• Report all incidents, including allegations of abuse and neglect and serious reportable incidents, to program management immediately upon discovery.

• Ensure that group room equipment and supplies are appropriately and safely stored.

• Assist in ensuring overall program orderliness and cleanliness, particularly in assigned group room. Report any hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor.

• Use positive approaches when handling difficult situations. Avoid gossip and negative discussions. Be flexible and adapt to change.

• Advocate appropriately and professionally on behalf of program participants, as required.

• Serve as a role model for program participants. Abide by agency dress code. Always conduct oneself in a professional manner.

• Remain sensitive and responsive to cultural differences between program participants and program staff.

• Participate in in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attending external training and workshops in the direction of direct supervisor or program management. Maintain certification in CPR/First Aid and SCIP, as required.

• Represent HeartShare both within and outside the organization in a manner that promotes the mission, vision and values of the agency. Personally, Adhere to HeartShare’s Mission, Vision and Values Statement, in addition to all other agency policies and procedures.

• Undertake any additional tasks and initiatives as assigned by supervisor or program management.

Requirements:

• ​​High school diploma or GED​ required.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant certification) or possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certificate from an accredited public or private organization preferred.
• One or more years' experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick and personal)
• Professional development opportunities
• Team environment
• Medical and dental benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.)
• 403(B) retirement plans
• Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit)
• Employee assistance program

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

About HeartShare

Who WE ARE:

For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives. To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us onTwitterLinkedInYouTubeInstagramFacebook