Support Care Specialist

Job Description

This role is a vital part of providing medical, social, and supportive services to individuals with functional, cognitive, and physical or mental health needs. In a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) setting, Direct Support Professionals work collaboratively to empower people to reach their goals and live independently.

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The core responsibility of this position is to fulfill an individual's behavioral care plan by creatively strategizing and implementing the best ways for each person to reach and exceed their goals. This involves teaching individuals how to accomplish their objectives, using behavioral strategies to support their success, motivating and encouraging participation in their care plans, and displaying understanding when applying rights-restrictions as determined by the interdisciplinary team.

Additional responsibilities include providing complete, consistent, and accurate documentation of an individual's progress, creating safe environments, and instructing on practices that promote goal achievement. The Direct Support Professional also advocates for individuals to have control over their lives, treating them with respect and empowering them to live independently.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop goals for the individual served in collaboration with the HCBS Supervisor and Programmer.
• Provide services based on unique goals and behavioral care plans, including teaching individuals how to accomplish their objectives.
• Motivate and encourage participation in care plans and implement behavioral strategies to support success.

Benefits