Youth Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Description

Youth Direct Support Professional

Grand Junction, CO

One Full-Time Position. 30+ hours per week.

Shift work, various hours. 

Hiring Range: $17.00 - $18.53 / hr., depending upon education and experience.

This position will remain open until the position is filled.

Minimum Requirements 

Required: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum age 21. 

Preferred: 

• One to two years demonstrated successful working experience in related field i.e., with the I/DD population, or in a mental health field.

• Bilingual in ASL or Spanish

We care about our team! At Ariel we offer an expansive benefit package:

Subject to Eligibility.

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!

• HSA & HSA employer contribution 

• FSA 

• Vision 

• Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Total of 30 paid days off in the first year. 

• $50/month; $600/year with Lifestyle Spending Account

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife

• Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Employer provided work phone and computer

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Wellness Program

• And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!

Position Summary

Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing a therapeutic environment for behaviorally and emotionally impaired individuals in community, facility and residential based settings as assigned. 

Ariel Clinical Services Mission

To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials and fully participate in society.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach youth being served social, behavioral, relational, and daily living skills, according to their treatment plans through a safe and supportive environment. 

2. Attend to and advocate for the youth’s needs (i.e., academic, recreational, community activities, behavioral and personal material needs) Manage challenging behaviors through established training. 

3. Communicate regularly and effectively with supervisor, parents, guardians, case managers and all other individuals involved with the youth.

4. Responsible for supports and assistance with personal care as needed. 

5. Follow all safety procedures and agency policies. 

6. Maintain professional boundaries while establishing a trustworthy and beneficial relationship. 

7. Observe and record individuals’ progress through narrative reports submitting by agency deadline.

8. Represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.

9. Transport individuals in Ariel Vans or personal vehicles, as needed. 

10. Attend supervision, trainings, and team meetings, as directed. 

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of mentorship roles, relationships and responsibilities.

2. Knowledge of how trauma and behavior are connected and appropriate responses to the behaviors.

3. Knowledge of the type of work Ariel and other social service agencies participate in.

4. Knowledge of community resources (social, public agency, and information) in order to assist clients in accessing these resources.

5. Basic computer knowledge.

6. Knowledge of rules and regulations related to the program.

7. The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning the youth, their family, background information and treatment.

8. The ability to always represent Ariel in a professional and respectful manner.

9. The ability to be a reliable team player and supportive team member.

10. The ability to provide and role model excellent customer service to the youth and the community.

11. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, complete a wide variety of tasks in a timely and accurate fashion. 

12. Must be available outside of traditional office hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to perform the functions of the position.

13. The ability to demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance as scheduled and requested.

14. The ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically, and in written format in both individual and group settings.

15. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, conflict resolut