Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Supervising adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Day Training / Work Activity setting.

Program Supervision -direct supervision and training to improve and maintain clients independent daily living skills and work-related skills.  Assist in organizing and planning daily activities throughout the day.

Work Supervision -training, performance and quality improvement of clients in an assembly oriented light manufacturing work environment.

Community Access -organizing and facilitating community activities to increase opportunities for community inclusion.

Case Supervision -formulate, implement, and maintain individual client program plans.  Keep related documentation and communication within regulation and accreditation parameters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Qualified candidates must have strong people skills.
• Implement plans of care and behavior management plans for persons served.
• Plan and implement individualized and / or group training programs that meet the needs of clients and referral / , funding sources. i.e. : self-help skills, communication development, interpersonal, social, and adaptive skills.
• Run production jobs including training clients on jobs, supplying, and maintaining quality control standards.
• Planning and taking clients on community-based activities.
• Maintain adequate documentation related to individualized and / or group training provided.
• Provide support and assistance to counselors as needed to ensure the success of the Community Rehabilitation Services Program.
• Provide resource assistance to other facility staff as directed.
• Maintain production day sheets / records as assigned for caseload.
• Orient new clients to programs assigned.
• Convey a positive image of BAWAC.
• Safety / Health / Housekeeping.
• Completing other Community Rehabilitation Services Specialist responsibilities and duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Proudworks began serving clients in 1973. Throughout the years Proudworks has expanded and developed new programs to meet the needs of people with disabilities and / or barriers to employment in our community, and we have had a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands of incredibly gifted individuals and their trusting families. Both in and outside the doors of Proudworks our adult clients realize their full vocational potential. A day with us is the means for an active lifestyle, improved self-worth, community interaction, and the social connection on which our clients thrive. Our programs provide a safe and secure environment – a trusted place where client families know their loved one is professionally cared for each day.

Subcontracted work for business was a novel concept at our start. We did pallet repair and small parts assembly, manufactured ceramic items, and assembled skate wheel conveyors. Today we run a myriad of jobs for a wide variety of manufacturers. Contracts with area businesses enable Proudworks to provide diverse production work experiences through assembling, collating, packaging, bagging, sealing, building, and repairing.

We led the way in Supported Employment, starting the first such program in Kentucky, by placing persons with disabilities into competitive jobs with job coaching. Similarly, we collaborate with special education programs in the school-to-work transition and have developed a partnership with NKU’s Norse Project SEARCH.

Our transportation department accommodates over a hundred clients. Over the years our fleet has grown to over 40 vehicles providing daily access from home to programs and employment for Medicaid waiver eligible consumers in six counties. We are also proud to serve Medicaid eligible individuals by providing non-emergency medical runs through NKADD and FTSB in the Northern Kentucky region.

Proudworks' journey has taken some remarkable twists and turns, but our founder and President Ken Schmidt has remained resolute at the helm. Thanks to our exceptional and dedicated staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, business customers and supporters and despite changes in policies, laws, regulations, and funding – we continue to thrive!

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include :

Equal Opportunity Employment

BAWAC, Inc. and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.

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