Summary:

The Day Habilitation Support Professional provides direct care to persons served ensuring safety, and excellence in care and services. The Day Habilitation Support Professional also supports their peers offering guidance and leadership.  This is a part time position and considered nonexempt under FLSA.  This position will be working 9am-3pm on assigned days of the week (M-F) and will be expected to cover and/or switch days with other staff members to assure that each shift is covered. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job responsibilities.  The Day Habilitation Support Professional reports to the Employment Services Coordinator. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (The requirements listed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, or responsibilities associated with this job.):

• Provide direct supervision for all persons served while assisting with general daily living skills, social skills and/or the community as assigned.
• Provides direct and personal care for adults including but not limited to personal hygiene, assisting with bathroom needs, toileting.
• Understands and effectively implements activities geared toward achieving goals for persons served including but not limited to life skills, personal care, leisure involvement, physical/social/emotional supports.
• Assist the Day Habilitation Department in developing, implementing and monitoring of programming, including recording and reporting.
• Prepares timely and accurate documentation including but not limited to program documentation, communication logs, incident reports, seizure reports, M.A.R., and behavior documents.
• Provides positive role modeling for all persons served and peers and demonstrates appropriate professionalism.
• Provides safe transportation by adhering to transportation policies.
• Take and pass Medication Manager within the first four (4) months of employment in order to be certified in passing medications.
• Maintain status of approved driver as needed for position assigned
• Address issues that arise in a manner that adheres to OU’s policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure that all organizational, local, state and federal program guideline are being met and followed.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Attend required and assigned staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain and promote positive relationships with coworkers, persons served, families, vendors, and volunteers.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing assigned tasks to further mission.
• Participate on cross- functional teams.
• Advise appropriate supervisor/manager/director of any issues to ensure efficient operations, and excellent service to all persons served.
• Perform and complete unplanned duties/activities or other assignments as assigned by management.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to indoor and outdoor conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, stoop, bend, sit, reach, carry, and lift. The noise level in the work environment ranges from mild to loud.

At OU, we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants have equal opportunities of employment irrespective of their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. OU will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. To accomplish this, the hiring process is designed to evaluate not only each candidate’s skills and abilities, but also to evaluate the candidates understanding of OU’s vision, mission, and values, as well as the candidates desire to adapt, grow, and change with OU. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to meet all organizational, local, state, and federal licensing and training requirements including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, MANDT, HIPPA, Universal Precautions, and Mandatory Reporting.
• Must be able to attend periodic staff meetings and trainings before/after normal work hours.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including but not limited to nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds to provide physical assistance as needed.
• Must have a basic knowledge of Microsoft office applications including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be willing to obtain a chauffeurs license/endorsement.
• Must be 18 years old to work in some departments or to provide some services (i.e. providing transportation, working in residential HCBS homes).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, and ABILITIES:

Preferred Candidates will have proven success in the following:

• Software and/or technological proficiency as it relates to the position
  
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation if applicable)
  
• Leadership in problem solving and decision making
  
• Ability to work well with others who have diverse opinions 
  
• The ability to exercise tact and handle information that is confidential, sensitive or controversial
  
• Strong organizational habits
  
• The ability to work and plan independently with often remote but supportive supervision
  
• Customer focus and building professional relationships
  
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations
  
• Champion for change and teamwork
  
• Technical or professional expertise
  
• Experience or a genuine interest in working with individuals with brain injuries and/or individuals with special needs