TITLE:  Developmental Specialist Assistant (DSA)                                       

SUPERVISOR:  Director of IGHL Opportunity Center

SALARY RANGE: $16.50-$17.25hr

The Developmental Specialist Assistant (DSA) is responsible to assist consumers with their daily responsibilities and to provide the consumers with training that supports their Habilitation Support Plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

E-            Connotes Essential Functions

E-1          Provides direct supervision of assigned caseload.

E-2          Assists the program participant, Service Coordinator and advocate in creating a plan of protective oversight and support Habilitation plan.

E-3          Maintains daily documentation records and necessary documentation regarding the program participants daily routines such as documentation records, monthly notes and weekly summaries.

E-4          Provides the necessary training, support and opportunities to achieve outcomes such as:

1. Increase sense of self esteem.
2. Increase relationships with others.
3. Exercise of choice.
4. Development of new skills.
5. Improvement of existing skills.
6. Increase awareness of community activities.

E-5          Adheres to OPWDD and IGHL policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct.  Completes agency forms as required: time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint, non-reportable and incident reports; utilizes time system correctly.

6-            Participates in community activities with consumers providing support and guidance.

7-            Implements creative in-house centers while providing support and guidance to consumers during centers.

8-            Enforces and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.

9-            All other duties as assigned.

ADDENDUM FOR EMPLOYEES TRANSPORTING CONSUMERS

E-1          Responsible to transport consumers to and from programs and/or daily activities.

REQUIREMENTS

1. High School Diploma/GED
2. One-year experience working with the disabled population
3. Valid NYS driver’s license
4. Experience or interest in instructing the developmentally disabled during real life experiences
5. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. at least five times per hour
6. Complete and maintain Adult CPR and SCIP certifications, as per IGHL policy
7. Must be able to sit, stand and bend throughout the day
8. Enthusiastic team player that can handle stressful situations professionally with ease