Community Support Professional - Central Arkansas Disability Services : Job Details

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description JOB SUMMARY: The Community Support Professional (CSP) provides support and assistance to assigned individuals who receive services through the Community Living Services division of Central Arkansas Disability Services Inc. The CSP assists and enables the individual to live in a home, utilize the community to its fullest and to attend school or work. The CSP is responsible to see that individuals who receive services from this agency are included fully in all chosen community activities. The CSP is responsible for the following specific duties:1. Provides direct, day to day support, services and resources as prescribed in the Individual Service Plan for all individuals assigned.

• Follow a daily calendar to ensure completion of each goals/objectives with CSP responsibility on the ISP, noting changes to calendar, and 'signing off' on goals/objectives completed.
• Records data for each goals/objectives addressed during the day per the individual ISP. This data is completed for each shift.
• Provides input for quarterly summary for each ISP goals/objectives for each person served. This information will be provided prior to the quarterly meetings for each individual served.
• Attends and participates in quarterly/annual reviews as scheduled for each individual served.
• Attends regular home/team meetings as scheduled by the supervisor.
• Follows behavioral plan established for assigned individuals.
• Provides regular and ongoing documentation for all services provided.

2. Provides assistance to assigned individuals in maintaining their home in a neat, clean, safe manner

• Observes all fire and health regulations to ensure that home is safe and accident free.
• Assists assigned individuals in monitoring personal budget.
• Maintains weekly expense record, account balances, and all necessary documentation of receipts for all expenditures.
• Assists assigned individuals in menu planning, and in the purchasing and preparation of nutritional meals.
• Submit a weekly menu guide to supervisor.

3. Assists and supports individual in all daily activities:

• Transports assigned individuals to and from community resources/services/activities. Documents travel on travel form.
• Follows all vehicle safety regulations in the transportation of assigned individuals. This will include seat belt usage and practicing emergency exit procedures.
• Assists assigned individuals in attending school/work/community functions as determined by the ISP and the needs and desires of the individual/family.
• Assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining a calendar of daily, weekly, monthly activities.
• Documents opportunities for inclusion in the community and in the home which promote age appropriate, functional activities.

4. Completes required documentation

• Complete daily all required documentation/ISP data online
• Communication notes give a description of the activities of the day and includes any information that all staff need to be aware of. These notes are to be read and initialed by all CSP upon reporting to work.
• Checks email inbox at least twice a day in the am and pm to maintain lines of communication with all staff and supervisors. Employees must respond to all text, emails phone call in a timely manner (e.g. w/in 15-30 minutes after contact has been made.)
• Completes medication records immediately after administering any medication to assigned individuals.
• Completes and documents medication counts daily at the beginning of shift.
• Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to supervisor. Must called after hours # if on week-end or after normal business hours.
• ? Completes accident/incident forms within twenty-four hours of accident or incident.
• Maintain a written inventory of all items belonging to each assigned individual; revises this inventory immediately as items are added.
• Complete a Health Professional Visitation Form with appropriate signatures, for all medical, dental, or professional provider appointments attended by the assigned individual. Submit form immediately after doctor/medical appointment to main office
• Completes monthly fire/tornado drill with appropriate documentation online
• Maintain complete petty cash forms as assigned by supervisor.

5. Attends competency based training as well as ongoing training in • Best Practices' for individuals with disabilities as assigned by supervisor.

• Completes CADS orientation within 30 days of employment (to be reviewed annually).
• Attends CADS sponsored training.
• Complete all assigned courses on the agencies Learning Management System (Therap Academy, Job Coaching, Mandate Reporting, Defensive Driving and CPR/First)
• Attends other training/in-service/workshop in • best practices' as assigned by supervisor.

Position Requirements Qualifications:The Community Support Professional is highly sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities. He/She has the ability and skills to meet the needs of the person(s) to whom he/she is assigned. The CSP must be flexible, work well as a team member and be able to follow through on instruction. The CSP must be able to take accurate notes and to keep data. He/She must have adequate communication skills and be willing to work cooperatively with a variety of people in a various community settings.Days/Hours:The hours of the position vary based upon the needs of the individuals served. The position may be full-time hourly, part-time hourly, or may be based upon an established hourly companionship rate.Training and Education:The CSP must have a high school education or equivalent. He/She must have the ability to read and write, and to keep accurate records. Applicants with appropriate degrees (special education, psychology, social work, etc.) will receive additional consideration. When all other considerations are equal, individuals with a disability or their family members will be given priority consideration.Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time Shift Various Shifts SalaryPosition Community Support Professional Close DateExempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location Central Arkansas Disability Services, Inc. - BENTON This position is currently accepting applications.