Community Supports
Company: InVision Human Services
Location: Wexford
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Provides direct support to individuals served in the CS Program in
a manner consistent with the InVision mission, philosophy, and
support plans as well as county, state, and federal standards.
Assists people supported in becoming active members of their
community through focusing on desires, goals, and dreams. Plans
activities that support the person and meets their individualized
needs. All services are customized for each person and may include
a variety of days, hours, and locations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Encourages and honors each person to be the decision maker in
his/her life
- Interacts with each person with an understanding that the
person is capable and competent
- Fully participates in all debriefing sessions which occur
following an incident
- Encourages rather than directs each person supported
- Implements each support plan as written, particularly
acknowledging a person's feelings and responding in a way that
helps to meet each persons needs, instead of trying to change the
person or their behavior
- Acknowledges mistakes and apologizes to each person, if
warranted, thus accepting joint ownership of the relationship
- Demonstrates professionalism, dignity, and respect towards
co-workers, management, people served, and other associates both
within and outside of the company
- Performs all job duties with the understanding that what is
most important is that which is important to the individual
- Assists in planning community and in-home activities that are
of interest to and meaningful for the person
- Listens to the person and follows their lead. Avoids debating,
arguing, advising especially during a crisis or situation which may
become a crisis
- Alters the interaction/approach being used with the individual
in the moment based upon the person's verbal or non-verbal
communication and assists in deescalating situations
- Implements each support plan as written, particularly
acknowledging a person`s feelings and responding in a way that
helps to meet each persons needs, instead of trying to change the
person or their behavior
- Seeks feedback from the person supported to ensure the person
feels heard and supported
- Seeks feedback from the supervisory and clinical staff to
ensure their interactions are in accordance with the agency
philosophy and needs of the people supported
- Recognizes and acts upon non-verbal feedback provided by the
person supported
- Following debriefing sessions, accepts feedback from each
person and the program leadership and responds promptly and
positively to feedback
- Reports any questions or concerns regarding co-workers, the
person supported, or the organization directly to the program
supervisor
- Provides transportation as needed to various community
activities based upon the person's needs and interests.
- Provides assistance to each person supported in all areas of
daily living skills, including (but not limited to) social and
emotional support, communication assistance, crisis intervention,
medical, and personal care.
- Models, teaches, and coaches the individual as well as their
natural supports (i.e., parent, guardian, etc.)
- Thoroughly completes documentation in accordance with
regulations and procedures, describing in detail the purpose of the
session and how the person supported was assisted in accomplishing
their outcomes
- Ensures that the health and safety of each person supported is
maintained while applying emergency procedures as necessary
- Immediately reports incidents in accordance with company,
regulatory and licensing requirements, utilizing the emergency
on-call system, when required
- Appropriately uses and documents all transactions related to
funds belonging to the company
- Complies with all InVision policies, procedures, and standard
business practices.
- Correctly and accurately completes and submits, by stated
deadlines, company required documents such as timesheets, expenses,
and service notes
- Submits required information such as physical examinations,
vehicle insurance and vehicle registration to supervisory staff as
requested and by stated deadlines
- Adheres to schedule for arrival time, departure time, scheduled
activities, and other company related events and documents,
accordingly in required software
- Informs supervisor and other InVision team members of changes
in or areas of significance for the person supported in a timely
manner.
- Completes company required training within designated
timeframes
- Meets with Program Supervisor regularly or as requested for
programmatic supervision and/or employee development
- Adheres to HIPPA guidelines
- Provides full documentation of all expenditures made on behalf
of the company in the form of personal expense reimbursements, or
other related disbursements.
- Makes all programmatic expenditures within amounts approved by
immediate supervisor or appropriate management personnel. Reports
immediately any discrepancies related to the use of personal or
company funds.
- Performs other job-related tasks, duties, and responsibilities
from time to time as requested by the CS Program Supervisor.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED required. Previous working experience in
the human service field is desirable.
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance
- Maintain training compliance as defined in all pertinent
regulations
- Ability to comprehend access and utilize electronic medium and
various computer programs.
- Availability during scheduled licensing and monitoring
- Ability to effectively present information, write reports and
respond to questions from clients, families, and staff
- Ability to deal with a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form, and solve practical
problems
- Ability to utilize and maintain company issued equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to maintain level of vigilance as described in
Customized Support Plan
- Ability to remain in close physical proximity of person served
as defined in plan for supervision
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of
knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the
job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an
exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Employees may be required to perform any job-related function as
directed by their supervisor.
Keywords: InVision Human Services, Cuyahoga Falls , Community Supports, Other , Wexford, Ohio
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