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JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Day Support Specialist is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth and rehabilitation and facilitates the development of mutual aid/self help skills among individuals. Staff’s primary role is to provide the appropriate support tailored to the needs and desires of each individual to enable each to gain and retain skills needed to live as independently as possible. A Day Support Specialist is expected to recognize when an individual is in a crisis and be able to utilize the appropriate psychiatric and medical backup services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist/monitor/teach individuals with preparation of daytime activities; encourage good personal hygiene, and behavior appropriate in work, home and community environments.
Complete assessment of each individual's abilities, interests and need areas toward independent living. Staff behavior and interaction with individuals shall be directed towards the attainment of goals set forth within each ISP.
Assist/monitor/teach individuals(s) in budgeting skills.
Teach self medication skills according to ORC regulations, and when appropriate supervise medication administration.
Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging in daily chores.
Assist/monitor/teach individuals as needed in grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and clean up.
Meet with individuals (as needed) on an individual basis to discuss concerns, problems.
Handle emergency situations appropriately, (according to MUI, UI policies). Utilize crisis interventions when necessary.
Perform daily record keeping (i.e. data collection, daily logs). Exchange information with the next supervisor.
Teach relationship building skills.
Teach community integration; assist individuals in joining community organizations of their choice.
Teach problem solving skills/resolving conflicts.
Provide leisure/recreational activities of individual(s) choice, increase individual’s self initiative in leisure activities.
Teach/monitor individuals self management skills (in health and behavior management).
Provide opportunities for individuals to have choices, make decisions in daily living and their future goals (i.e. assist individuals in day to day decisions).
Assist in creating natural supports for individuals.
Assist individuals in building their self esteem.
Encourage empowerment.
Follow individual treatment plans consistently.
Conduct and document monthly fire drills according to procedures.
Attend individual and inter-agency staff meetings related to individuals.
Attend training necessary to maintain certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
