DSP Psych Social Department at ORANGE GROVE CENTER INC

Description

80 DSP Psychosocial Program

Full-time Position Day shift Monday - Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:  

• Initiate and direct meaningful discussion within the Program space amongst all participants, acting as a coach and direct support as needed.  
• Have a good working knowledge of each participant’s diagnosis(s) medical status, and personal goals. 
• Have excellent communication skills and ability to work well as a team. 
• Support Individuals in decision-making, assist the Individuals in their program goal, social, and leisure activities, assist in community integration, and support family relationships.  
• Support Individuals in meeting their personal outcomes by providing the appropriate level of support by following their care plan to improve their working knowledge and mastery of their specified goals. 
• Be attentive to and report any health and safety concerns of Individuals. This includes Meal Time Cards. 
• Monitor and record daily data on personal outcomes and engagement levels. 
• Follow emergency procedures accurately and promptly, such as CPR, First Aid, Heimlich Maneuver, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). 
• Demonstrate understanding of active and reflective listening, patience, modeling, positive regard for all Individuals, empathy and compassion, trustworthiness, and dependability.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Utilize proper lifting techniques in all areas. 
• Ability to bend, stoop, and squat. 
• Ability to push, pull, reach, and stretch. 
• Ability to run as needed in emergency situations. 

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: 

• Experience with and knowledge of the condition of Dual Diagnosis (IDD and mental health challenges)  

DUTIES: 

• Documentation of each participants’ engagement and progress. 
• Upkeep of program space/materials: dishes, sweeping, mopping, etc 
• Leading program activities, and assisting participants in completing program activities:       cooking, crafts, educational/skill related, recreation, etc.   
• Actively supervising and engaging with participants: monitor for risk or safety concerns. 
• Attend monthly department and supervision meetings.  
• Assist Program Manager with preparation of lessons and teaching as needed. 
• Assist with billing, authorizations and performing variety of daily administrative tasks.