• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (Master’s degree is preferred)
• Two year’s professional experience

Job Description BSP's for Residential and Community Clients:

STAFF RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Training staff
• Conduct initial training with new trainees.
• Conduct ongoing training (hands-on, Habilitation, Communication, Behavior Management, 1:1 training w/management).
• Educate staff by providing in-service sessions on such issues as: current applicable publications, videos, techniques, medications, Medicaid, etc..
• Conduct monthly staff meetings.

CLIENT RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the general welfare and safety of clients at all times.
• Attend all scheduled IPP's
• IPPs/IEP-ensure meetings are scheduled in a timely manner and that the IDT objectives are implemented.
• Community Clients: Personal visits/telephone contact to/with client's homes in order to assess the needs of client/family and status of services. Visits to the home and contacts by telephone will be scheduled according to the needs of the client and his/her family.
• Maintain a link with other professionals involved with cilents to monitor needs and goals.
• Monitor, report, and investigate suspected or reported abuse and/or neglect

Behavior Support:

• Assess, observe, and document needs.
• Take information before the Behavior Management Committee.
• Write Behavior Programs with the Committee’s input.
• Implement, train, and reassess data.

Medical Needs for Residential Clients:

• Ensure health and medications are maintained.
• Assist the nursing staff in keeping required medical evaluations updated and current.
• Ensure all clients attend medical appointments with either a Manager or well-trained staff also in attendance.
• Ensure proper administration and documentation of medications.
• Work with the nursing staff to train medical techniques and ensure OSHA regulations are implemented properly.
• Ensure all medical supplies are maintained.
• Monitor nutritional needs and weights.
• Be an advocate for the needs of the clients. Search out all necessary means to achieve appropriate services and objectives.
• Maintain a positive relationship between the residents and their families, guardians, community support network and ASC (i.e. Case Management; Behavior Management).
• Maintain communication with the resident’s family.

Pre-Vocational Program Supervisor

• Develop programs of instruction /training
• Evaluate progress of programs
• Train Pre-Voc staff
• Ensure employment related goals are in the IPP and general hab activiites are designed to support
  employment goals.

• Complete BSP notes in a timely fashion.
• Ensure Program Documentation Forms, Habilitation Plans, Task Analysis, Behavior Management Plans and complete monthly Progress Reports
• Maintain all current medical records, Behavior Programs, Habilitation Plans, etc. at both the residence and Ensure that Incident Reports are documented properly and submitted within 24 hours of the incident.
• Maintain all staff documentation
• On call duty

• Training staff
• Conduct initial training with new trainees.
• Conduct ongoing training (hands-on, Habilitation, Communication, Behavior Management, 1:1 training
• Educate staff by providing in-service sessions on such issues as: current applicable publications, videos.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings

• Ensure the general welfare and safety of clients at all times.
• IPPs/IEP-ensure meetings are scheduled in a timely manner and that the IDT objectives are implemented.
• Monitor, report, and investigate suspected or reported abuse and/or neglect. 

• Assess, observe, and document needs.
• Take information before the Behavior Management Committee.
• Write Behavior Programs with the Committee’s input.
• Implement, train, and reassess data.

• Provide for overall safety and health of the clients.
• Follow all ASC personnel policies.
• Work all assigned shifts.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Implement the daily client schedule that is based upon the individual client Treatment Plan or IPPs
• Implement behavior support programs that are individualized for each client.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Implement Crisis Intervention Procedures as needed.
• Complete all assigned duties.
• Guide, teach and assist clients in skill development and community involvement.
• Use augmentative communication device or other appropriate means of communication.
• Participate in community activities with clients and teach appropriate social interaction.
• Represent ASC appropriately while in the community during work hours.
• Be role models of acceptable behaviors for all clients.
• Reasonably react to crises and incidents.
• Provide CPR and First Aid, when needed.
• Follow through with all job requirements and instructions given by a supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Successful completion of probationary period or pre-approved by COO based on background and experience
• Self Monitor and maintain all credentialing requirements as dictated by the BACB.

• Complete 40 hours of Approved RBT Training
• Pass the BACB certification exam
• Participate in supervision provided by a BCBA
• Maintain certification (on-going)

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Program Documentation:

• Complete BSP notes in a timely fashion.
• Ensure Program Documentation Forms, Habilitation Plans, Task Analysis, Behavior Management Plans and complete monthly Progress Reports
• Maintain all current medical records, Behavior Programs, Habilitation Plans, etc. at both the residence and
  ensure that Incident Reports are documented properly and submitted within 24 hours of the incident.
• Maintain all staff documentation.
• On call duty

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Qualifications:

• At least a High School Diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and a safety sticker for their car
• All direct care staff must successfully complete agency training

Job Description:

The Direct Support Staff will:

• Provide for overall safety and health of the clients.
• Follow all ASC personnel policies.
• Work all assigned shifts.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Implement the daily client schedule that is based upon the individual client IPPs.
• Implement behavior support programs that are individualized for each client.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Implement Crisis Intervention Procedures as needed.
• Complete all assigned duties.
• Guide, teach and assist clients in skill development and community involvement.
• Use augmentative communication device or other appropriate means of communication.
• Participate in community activities with clients and teach appropriate social interaction.
• Represent ASC appropriately while in the community during work hours.
• Be role models of acceptable behaviors for all clients.
• Reasonably react to crises and incidents.
• Provide CPR and First Aid, when needed.
• Follow through with all job requirements and instructions given by a supervisor.
• Complete other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• Administer medications to clients.

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