Access Services
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PRNDirectSupportProfessional1:1
“PRN Direct Support Professional 1: 1 at Access Services. Skills: Direct Support, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, communication skills, driving. Provide high-quality personal care and supports. Support residents’ emotional needs”
What You'll Achieve.
Work with residents on Individual Service Plan (ISP) outcomes
Industry & Context.
Ability to effectively apply habilitation principles and behavior management strategies; Ability to remain calm, professional, and supportive during emotional or crisis situations
minimum of 6 hours worked per month, available to cover any shift within the program’s 24-hour operation, Flexibility and availability on short notice are essential, requires regular driving during the workday, Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and support with individual(s), Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual, Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations, Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size, Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care ensuring individual’s safety, or to complete household and community tasks, Perform household tasks or tasks within the community such as laundry, cleaning, completing meal routines, shopping or dining out and, at the same time, ensuring individual’s safety and proper direct care and compliance with ISP
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Possess a valid U. S. driver’s license, Have reliable access to a personal vehicle, Maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with Access Services’ Motor Vehicle Policy, Be willing and able to drive as part of regular job duties, Successfully pass all motor vehicle record checks, Medication Administration certification required within six (6) months of hire, CPR certification required within six (6) months of hire
Nice to Have
One (1) year of direct care experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities, Experience supporting individuals with emotional or behavioral challenges and utilizing de-escalation techniques
What You'll Do.
Provide high-quality personal care and supports
Support residents’ emotional needs
and supportive environment
Communicate clearly in writing about medical concerns and daily progress
Read and respond to communications from other staff in a timely manner
Enter required notes in the electronic health record system
Encourage and facilitate outside activities and community engagement for residents
Perform household and housekeeping duties
Work with residents on Individual Service Plan (ISP) outcomes
Maintain familiarity with residents’ backgrounds
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborative teamwork; Read and respond to communications from other staff in a timely manner; Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, required trainings, consultant visits, and team meetings
Communication Scope
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Communicate clearly in writing about medical concerns and daily progress; Read and respond to communications from other staff in a timely manner
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