Day Support Professional - Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary / Objective

The Day Support Professional- Specialist's primary job responsibility is to implement behavioral health and educational services using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with individuals diagnosed with autism, related mental health disorders and / or intellectual disabilities in either a 1 : 1 or small group settings. They many also provide Adult Day Supports, Vocational Habilitation, and Non-Medical Transportation Services. This position receives supervision and training from behavior analytic and / or behavioral health supervisors through direct observation and team meetings.

Essential Functions

• Delivers instruction and assessments following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors.
• Implements skills acquisition and behavior modification plans as provided during initial training and from ongoing training and feedback from supervisors.
• Implements behavioral health treatment by providing intensive services based off the individual’s behavioral health needs including, but not limited to : skills development, problem solving, conflict resolution, emotions / behavior management, developing positive coping mechanisms, and managing symptoms to enhance vocations / school opportunities and / or independent living.
• Implements crisis interventions as needed and when approved.
• Collects and analyzes data and records of service accurately following Boundless procedures.
• Organizes, prepares teaching and treatment materials and maintain clean instructional area.
• Maintains designated individual’s data collection methods, documents, records and materials related to treatment and educational plans.
• Assists in monitoring goal progression.
• Identifies and documents when interventions are needed for specific goals due to lack of progression.
• Provides activities of daily living supports to persons served.
• Provides individualized support to participate in community activities and build community membership consistent with the individual’s interests, preferences, goals, and outcomes as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Engages with individuals, following curriculum-based activities.
• Transports clients as needed; operates Boundless vehicles and / or own vehicle and / or rides along and bills.
• Adheres to company policies and procedures in addition to regulations, laws and other requirements from applicable governing bodies, certification, licensure and / or accreditation entities, etc.

Other Responsibilities

Supervisory Duties

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Education, Skills, Experience and Requirements

Competencies and Attributes

Caring

Supportive

Collaboration

Results driven

Communication

Teamwork orientation

Thoroughness

Flexibility

Physical Demands / % of time

Use of office equipment (i.e. copier / scanner) 25-50%

Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs 51-75%

Use of electronics (i.e. computer, tablet) 25-50%

Pushing or pulling 51-75%

Handling / feeling >

75%

Bending 51-75%

Hearing >

75%

Stooping, crawling 25-50%

Verbal communication >

75%

Standing and / or walking >

75%

Manual dexterity>

75%

Maintain physical exertion up to 45 minutes 51-75%

Work Hours : Typically Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m. Schedule may vary based upon transportation route. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel Requirements : Travel is primarily local during the business day.