Direct Support Professional for IDD and Employment Services
Direct Support Professional for IDD and Employment Services
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16-05-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 33540 - 37295
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
16-05-2025
Job Description
Position Summary
A SIGN ON BONUS OF $1200 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE $600.00 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $600.00 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . ** See Eligibility for SignOn Bonus below in the Special Instructions section. This position is a direct care staff member of two TEACCH programs the CLLC and Employment services who works handson autistic adults with higher support needs in the CLLC residential/vocational facility to provide active treatment in the areas of selfhelp communication social and leisure skills vocational skills behavioral support and independence. In the Employment Services capacity the position will assist autistic individuals at their current jobs. It involves coordination of responsibilities planning services/activities monitoring evaluating and modifying program activities; and developing resources while working directly with clients at their jobs in the community. In addition to working with autistic adults we work closely with the other support systems of the individual. This includes but is not limited to additional family members employers other provider agencies medical staff residential providers and local mental health agencies and other providers of funding for the services provided by TEACCH Employment Services. As a result members of the staff must display effective communication skills to maintain positive relationships with the community at large.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Since this position is a direct care staff member who works with autistic adults with higher support needs individuals in this position must have the highest standards for ethical care of this vulnerable population demonstrating integrity reliability and a deep commitment to maintaining the best possible quality of life for our residents. This position also requires the skill and desire to work well as part of a team the demonstrated capacity to give and receive clear communication and the emotional maturity to benefit from constructive feedback. We will provide the necessary training specific to our context so that the staff member becomes competent in personcentered care and the daytoday implementation of the TEACCH model. It should also be noted that there is a great deal of physical effort involved in this position as well as the requirement to be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions. This position has been designated as essential to University operations. Employees in this position are considered Mandatory Employees of the University meaning they are required to work during adverse weather conditions. For the employment supports in the community this position requires professional communication and demeanor along with the ability to adapt to a variety of job sites and workplace cultures where our clients work. Must be able to advocate with and for our clients as they communicate and interact with their coworkers and employers. Must be able to educate others about autism and learn about the different work cultures while collaborating with the employers for successful outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Having previous employment or volunteering experience in a job/organization in the community meeting workplace demands is beneficial to understanding and supporting the expectations and environmental conditions that our clients experience. Professional and/or caregiving experience with autistic disabled and/or senior adults is preferred. The ideal candidate has experience with both autism and dementia.
Work Schedule
Work Schedule to be determined by the department supervisors.
A SIGN ON BONUS OF $1200 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE $600.00 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $600.00 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . ** See Eligibility for SignOn Bonus below in the Special Instructions section. This position is a direct care staff member of two TEACCH programs the CLLC and Employment services who works handson autistic adults with higher support needs in the CLLC residential/vocational facility to provide active treatment in the areas of selfhelp communication social and leisure skills vocational skills behavioral support and independence. In the Employment Services capacity the position will assist autistic individuals at their current jobs. It involves coordination of responsibilities planning services/activities monitoring evaluating and modifying program activities; and developing resources while working directly with clients at their jobs in the community. In addition to working with autistic adults we work closely with the other support systems of the individual. This includes but is not limited to additional family members employers other provider agencies medical staff residential providers and local mental health agencies and other providers of funding for the services provided by TEACCH Employment Services. As a result members of the staff must display effective communication skills to maintain positive relationships with the community at large.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Since this position is a direct care staff member who works with autistic adults with higher support needs individuals in this position must have the highest standards for ethical care of this vulnerable population demonstrating integrity reliability and a deep commitment to maintaining the best possible quality of life for our residents. This position also requires the skill and desire to work well as part of a team the demonstrated capacity to give and receive clear communication and the emotional maturity to benefit from constructive feedback. We will provide the necessary training specific to our context so that the staff member becomes competent in personcentered care and the daytoday implementation of the TEACCH model. It should also be noted that there is a great deal of physical effort involved in this position as well as the requirement to be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions. This position has been designated as essential to University operations. Employees in this position are considered Mandatory Employees of the University meaning they are required to work during adverse weather conditions. For the employment supports in the community this position requires professional communication and demeanor along with the ability to adapt to a variety of job sites and workplace cultures where our clients work. Must be able to advocate with and for our clients as they communicate and interact with their coworkers and employers. Must be able to educate others about autism and learn about the different work cultures while collaborating with the employers for successful outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Having previous employment or volunteering experience in a job/organization in the community meeting workplace demands is beneficial to understanding and supporting the expectations and environmental conditions that our clients experience. Professional and/or caregiving experience with autistic disabled and/or senior adults is preferred. The ideal candidate has experience with both autism and dementia.
Work Schedule
Work Schedule to be determined by the department supervisors.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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