JOB TITLE: ATF Direct Support Professional DEPARTMENT: Adult Training Facility REPORTS TO: ATF Supervisor
SUMMARY: Assists the Adult Training Facility Instructor. Assists in group and individual sessions with individuals as determined by their needs and documentation.
ATF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reports to the ATF Supervisor for daily assignment.
- Assists in all components in the training of multi-handicapped blind individuals.
- Attends meetings and in-services as required.
- Escort individuals on field trips and/or activities as needed.
- Drives the company vehicle for community activities.
- Ensure individuals are fully engaged in meaningful community activities.
- Escort to and assist individuals in the swimming pool.
- Works under the direct supervision of the Adult Training Facility Instructor as related to the classroom schedule.
- May be assigned 1:1 duties with an individual client.
- Assists in fire drills and accident prevention according to procedures indicated in the school Employee Manual.
- Required to attend and participate in program concerts and plays, some of which may be held on a Saturday or Sunday.
- Assists with ADL (personal care activities) of individual assigned to.
- Ensure individual’s personal belongings are protected and accounted for at all times.
- Ensure goals are completed and documented according to the ISP.
- Ensure all necessary documentation is accurately completed prior to end of shift.
- Light cleaning and meal preparation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- One year’s experience in a related field.
- High school diploma.
- Pennsylvania State Police background check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- FBI fingerprint scan and report
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse Training
- 10-Year Employment-Related Driving Record
COMPETENCIES:
- Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Occasionally Continually required to sit
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and to reach with hands and arms
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision and ability to adjust focus