COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES- DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF (DAYS STOCKBRIDGE SOUTH FULTON) at Positive Care

The community access direct support staff will assist individuals while in the community and are required to follow the policies procedures and standards of care while performing the various responsibilities:Executing the tasks and goals of the ISP.Executing planned activity calendar effectively.Supporting the individual with increasing their independence in their home and community.Attending and contributing to team meetings.Assisting in transporting the individuals to various community activities in accordance to the community activity schedule.Assisting with health and wellness related tasks (if required by the ISP). Scheduling and planning meaningful community activities with individuals.Providing advice and guidance to assist with decision-making and serving as an advocate to encourage the individual. Documenting all activities performed by the individual on a daily basis. Completing documentation and goal tracking in a timely manner.Working as a team with other employees to provide the best quality of support for the individual.Utilizing proper behavior support training and crisis prevention intervention techniques when necessary.Working well in a self supervisory setting which includes taking initiative when necessary and engaging with individuals.Qualifications : High School Diploma or GEDFirst Aid and CPR certificationA minimum of two (5) years of  RECENT experience in a health related field day program services home health care or working with individuals with developmental disabilities autism and any other intellectual disabilities.Above average communication skills: orally and writtenMust be able to write/ type documentationPreferably familiar with Therap or any other virtual documentation systemMust be able to work independentlyMust be familiar with working with behaviors and know how to apply redirection and or crisis prevention techniques.Must be creative and willing to think outside the boxMust have the ability to utilize effective decision makingMust be able to work independently without direct supervisionMust be willing to follow ALL COVID-19 guidelines at all times in accordance to the recommendations from the CDC and the policies of GA DBHDDAdditional Information : DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A SERIOUS CANDIDATE WITH RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELDDAYS ( SHIFT VARIESMUST HAVE A VALIDS DRIVERS LICENSE AND WILLING TO DRIVEMUST BE FLEXIBLE AND WILLING TO WORK ADDITIONAL HRS IF NEEDEDMUST BE ABLE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES AND POLICIES OF THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE COVID TESTS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ALL INDIVIDUALS SERVED AND EMPLOYEESAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Children Activity,Acquisition,Data Entry,Commissioning,Administration Office,Arbitration Experience: years Vacancy: 1