Training Assistant - Direct Support Professional

Achieve ServicesBlaine, MN
1d$18

About The Position

Achieve Services creates innovative opportunities to inspire people with disabilities. We enable every participant to lead a meaningful and self-determined life.

Requirements

  • Ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.
  • Ability to safely operate a vehicle.
  • Ability to lift or manually assist people with disabilities on and off of vehicles.
  • Ability to work with people with developmental disabilities.
  • Ability to follow instructions/direction.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff and team members is a professional, respectful manner.
  • Ability to provide direct care to programs participants and assist with participant supervision as necessary.
  • Ability to be on time and work scheduled shift.
  • Ability to follow-through with requests and work direction from other staff, outside job sites or families.
  • Ability to provide a positive work atmosphere for participants.
  • Ability to implement effective techniques for working with people with developmental disabilities.
  • Ability to negotiate and find creative solutions to problems.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Ability to engage in a cooperative work style, encouraging teamwork and respect.

Responsibilities

  • To provide input and assistance in implementing formal and informal participant objectives.
  • To provide meaningful tasks and activities so that participants are engaged in functional activities.
  • Set up and carry through with tasks in ways that assist participants in increasing their independence.
  • Have a working knowledge of in-house jobs so that assistance can be provided to participants so they job can be completed correctly and quality is maintained.
  • Perform general clean up and maintenance of program and work areas.
  • Collect accurate program data on a daily basis.
  • Communicate with others regarding concerns and program progress of participants in such a way that respect and confidentiality are maintained.
  • Will work cooperatively with other staff, agencies and family members in order to facilitate services provided.
  • Assists participants with eating, mobility (including transferring) and other personal needs.
  • Provide supervision to participants throughout the day.
  • Provide positive, age-appropriate interaction opportunities for participants throughout the day.
  • Possible Bus aiding on am and/or pm routes.
  • Accept work direction from the Training Specialist and supervision from the Program Supervisor.
  • Bring a small job crew or individual supported to a community job site depending on company needs.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
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