Job Summary:

This position provides support to individuals in active treatment / teaching of Habilitation goals/objectives and direct care supports in a manner that promotes development of independent and community integration skills and an improved quality of life.

Duties:

• Provides skilled teaching, supports and evaluation of required programmatic services.
• Assists in providing crisis assessment, prevention and needed intervention according to trained Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Attends pool and gym with individuals.
• One year's previous experience working with individuals with severe to profound developmental disabilities.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and / or Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred or experience / specific skills in working with developmentally disabled individuals in a Habilitation/vocational setting.
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Valid driver's license for minimum of one year with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass van driving in-service:
• Ability to pass an acceptable Criminal Records Check (CORI)
• Ability to maintain and conduct functional life skill, behavioral and therapeutic programs, ability to collect data and maintain records as established within day program.

Physical and other Demands:

• Ability to hear the alarms, phones, and communications from children, adults and employees in short and long range;
• Ability to lift at least 100 pounds with another employee or lifting equipment more than twice during each shift;
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and stand for long periods of time throughout the shift (more than 15 minutes at a time, 8 or more times during the shift);
• Ability to reach above the shoulders at least four times during a shift, often lifting an item of weight;
• Ability to grasp, retrieve, pinch and hold small items frequently throughout the shift, at least once every ten minutes;
• Ability to walk and run with or alongside the individuals when assisting them to and from the day programs, during community outings, and within the residences constantly for periods of time exceeding half an hour;
• Demonstrated physical capacity to assist individuals with mobility impairments as needed;
• Ability to perform procedures, and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, physical restraints and crisis intervention (CPI) for the safety of the residents and staff;
• Ability to manage and handle stressful and emotionally charged interactions and situations in a calm and professional manner, especially when dealing with the behavior programs of the individuals we serve.
• Employees will be expected and required to perform all essential functions with or without accommodation. Crystal Springs will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with state and federal disability laws