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Seven Counties Services

Direct Support Specialist, Full time - Addictions

louisville, KY

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Job description

Experience Required

nNone

nMinimum Education Required

nHigh School Diploma/G.E.D.

nCompensation

n$7.25 / hourly

nHours Per Week

n40

nNumber Of Positions

n1

nWork Schedule and Shift Requirements

nFirst (Day)

nJob Description

nJob Description:

nThis position is working 3rd shift

nTo be considered for this position, you must have a valid driver's license and no more than 6 points on your driving record.

nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

nTeaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) (e. g., personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, educational and vocational goal-setting, nutrition needs); monitors performance of ADL skills and provides therapeutic feedback. Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery (e. g., medication side effects, ADL, communication skills, stress management strategies). Plans and facilitates community-based activities (e. g., medical appointments, grocery shopping, leisure/recreation/socialization); facilitates access to community resources (e. g., AA/NA meetings, school, job placement). Contributes to safe and therapeutic environment by practicing verbal de-escalation and, as authorized, other behavior management techniques. Serves as "ambassador" of SCS and its clients by integrating clients into the community and educating community members about people with disabilities and about SCS's services and programming. Collaborates with community systems on behalf of individuals served (e. g., school, landlord, family, transportation provider, employer). Provides transportation (e. g., driving SCS van or personal vehicle), ensuring adherence to standard safety practices (e. g., driver certification, seat belts, child safety seats); teaches and facilitates use of public transportation systems. Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques). Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed. Supervises self-administered medication, depending on the specific clinical program's protocols. Identifies assigned clients' food and/or medication allergies and exercises reasonable care to avoid exposure to allergens. Communicates information relevant to care, treatment, and services, with other SCS staff members and, as authorized, with non-SCS providers, to ensure appropriate level and quality of care. May take responsibility for specific assignments within the program (e. g., food programs, admissions at Crisis Stabilization Unit). Documents services and care provided by timely completing various forms (e. g., attendance records, daily logs, shift/progress notes, incident reports, time reports in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, consistent with SCS procedures and state and federal law. Assist with discharge planning as needed. Provide support for additional training needs of direct support staff as needed. Attends and participates in all required staff and service planning meetings and trainings.

nEDUCATION

nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.

nEXPERIENCE

nZero to one year full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition.

nAbility to provide nurturing attention and care to individuals with disabilities.

nAbility to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.

nGood interpersonal skills.

nTeaching skills.

nPatience and empathy.

nMaturity and judgment.

nPHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

nPosition involves considerable physical exertion, lifting a maximum of 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

nMay include frequent lifting of patients.

n18 years of age or older.

nValid driver's license.

nProof of automobile liability insurance.

nPositive driving record.

nTime Type:

nFull time

nSeven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, disability, s exual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.

nJob Type

nFull time

nBenefits Offered

nNot specified

nVeteran Preference

nNo

nPlace of Work

nOn-site

nRequisition ID

nJR-

Worksite address

louisville, KY, 40201, US

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