Triality

2 jobs near Columbus, OH

Direct Support Professional

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Triality supports people with developmental disabilities to live, work, and learn as valued, contributing members of the community. Employment & Community Services believes everyone CAN work and we ...

Direct Support Professional

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Triality supports people with developmental disabilities to live, work, and learn as valued, contributing members of the community. Employment & Community Services believes everyone CAN work and we ...

Direct Support Professional

Triality

Kansas City, MO • On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description


If you are Mission and Results Driven, an Optimist, Creative Thinker, Flexible in Scheduling, and want to be part of an Innovative Team, then Triality, Inc. is the place for you. We believe people of all abilities enrich our lives. Triality supports people with developmental disabilities to live, work, and learn as valued, contributing members of the community.
Employment & Community Services believes everyone CAN work and we look to ensure the proper supports are in place for the individuals to succeed in their employment opportunities. We believe employment is not a question of ability but one of choice! We believe the most crucial step of finding employment is making sure it is a win-win situation for the individual and the future employer. As a Direct Support Professional you will work in an environment where you truly have the ability to make a positive impact in the lives of others. You will participate in planning, development and implementation of person centered planning, including Discovery planning and daily activities. You will be a vital member of our "Employment First" philosophy while providing progress updates and recommendations for improvement. You will assist your team members with any needs and concerns of the department and challenge everyone to support and grow the program
Responsibilities:
  • Develops and implements high quality person-centered services consistent with the personal plan that reflects informed choice and self-direction.
  • Contributes to the planning process by being knowledgeable of process, gathering information, participating in meetings and goal development.
  • Documents implementation, reviews and documents progress monthly and makes recommendations for improvement.
  • Promotes independence and community acceptance through teaching new skills.
  • Participates in functional behavior assessments to understand the cause of behavior in order to implement interventions.
  • Conducts skills assessments to break down jobs and tasks into teachable components.
  • Utilizes a variety of teaching methods and principles such as task analysis, modeling, redirection and reinforcement to teach new skills.
  • Develops and implements activities to promote employment, community membership, and social relationships consistent with the personal plan.
  • Provides accurate and thorough documentation that meets agency and accreditation standards and regulatory guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience
  • Must be 18 yrs old.
  • High school diploma or (GED) required.
  • College degree, college credit in related field preferred.
  • Valid driver's license & current auto insurance. Properly licensed & working vehicle required.
  • Prior experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred. Teaching, community support service and job coaching experience is a plus.
  • Relevance of experience is considered.