DSP Driver

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of program management, the Integration Assistant will provide community-based instruction and personal care to persons with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED with a preference give to persons who have experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
Language Ability: Must possess ability to read, write and understand English. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisor.
Math Ability: Knowledge and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of personal computers. (Highly desirable)
Driving Skills: Must possess a valid CDL and have clean driving record.

COMPENTENCIES:

• Is punctual and dependable
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Must work in an ethical and professional manner
• Has strong interpersonal skills that include responding well to supervision
• Must be able to work collaboratively
• Must be able to work independently
• Must demonstrate respect and sensitivity to diversity
• Must possess general knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual/group instruction techniques, behavioral and medical knowledge associated with given disabilities such as seizure activity, practice of correct lifting, positioning and transferring techniques, behavior modification techniques, documentation procedures and have ability to remain calm in high stress situations
• Must maintain First Aid/CPR certificates and be able to meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards

DUTIES:

• Provide community-based group (1:3) daily instruction based on individual consumer ISP's – Individual Service Plan.
• Record data daily regarding consumers' progress
• Maintain communication with Program Manager, Instructor and/or Program Assistant
• Ensure that consumers' health and safety needs are met both in the facility and in the community
• Assist with behavioral modification as specified in consumer ISP – Individual Service Plan.
• Provide input to supervisor(s) regarding the development of individualized program objectives
• Provide personal care including toileting as needed
• Promote and maintain a team work oriented work environment
• Attend training and staff meetings
• Maintain equipment as needed
• Provide transportation to consumers daily
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, stretch, twist and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods of time
• Lift 50 lbs or more
• Use hands to finger, to handle or to feel
• To talk and to hear others

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to:

• Stand, walk, climb, balance and to drive

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust to focus requirements as required in driving, reading, writing, or monitoring floor activity.