TITLE: Facilitator
DEPT: Community Experience Program (CEP)
REPORTS TO: Manager of DSO Programs
STATUS: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Summary:
Responsible for the development and implementation of behavioral programs for up to three participants and/ or as required by participants’ supervision guidelines in Community Experience Program. Facilitator is a hands-on, direct care position.
Essential Duties/Functions:
Position requires such typical work operations and responsibilities as, but not limited to:
- Responsible for day to day implementation of client programs, activities and schedules as developed with the Coordinator of DSO Programs.
- Assists Coordinator and Program Specialist in maintaining compliance with DDS program requirements.
- Assures the quality of programming, record keeping, data collection, behavioral planning and implementation, to include: activity schedules, individual program plans, progress notes, data collection charts and other program requirements.
- Assist the Coordinator of DSO to maintain best practices in service delivery standards.
- Assist the Coordinator of DSO to achieve the goals of this program according to contract and performance objective guidelines in the contract with the Department of Developmental Services.
- Provide documentation necessary for the Coordinator and/ or Program Specialist to present at participants’ meetings, i.e.: IP, URR, Behavior Management Planning, and other program related meetings.
- Responsible for transporting clients to and from community outings, as well as, to and from home as necessary. Also, responsible for van and/ or lift van mileage paperwork (recording mileage, gasoline, receipts, passengers, etc.).
Other Duties:
- Works with and assists others as required. Performs additional duties at the request of the management.
- Responsible for performing work duties in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety procedures and providing input into enhancing overall company safety.
- Attends job relevant seminars/conferences.
Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Human Service preferred. High School diploma, plus a minimum of three years of direct vocational related work experience in a Human Service field will be considered.
- Must possess clear writing ability, and strong communication skills.
- Available means of transportation.
- Working knowledge of sign language and experience with behavior modified techniques preferred.
- Obtain and/or maintain PMT (Physical Psychological Management Training), CPR certification and First Aid Training.
- Valid Connecticut driver’s license (with Public Passenger Permit endorsement).
- Automobile insurance in force per Kuhn’s specifications when using personal vehicle for work related purposes.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to physically transport and transfer program participants, perform PMT, implementation of behavior plans which require physical assists and emergency restraints.
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