Responsibilities:Come join Bay Cove Human Services where you can "Reach People. Change Lives." Bay Cove Human Services offers staff and their families a rich selection of benefit programs designed to meet the needs of its diverse workforce. Bay Cove recognizes the importance that benefit plans play in our everyday lives, and awards staff with competitive, affordable programs meant to enhance the quality of their lives. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
As a member of the multidisciplinary ACCS Engagement Team, the "Engagement Partner I" (Direct Support Professional) provides day to day support to adults challenged with mental health issues who are living in a group living environment or a supported independent environment. The Engagement Partner I contributes to Bay Cove’s mission by partnering with Persons to work towards personal goals in order to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for engaging with Persons in a way which incorporates into program culture the practices and philosophies of evidence based practices including but not limited to:
Utilizes recovery-oriented language and principles in all communication and interactions with Persons, colleagues, and collaterals Participate on the Engagement Team of assigned persons as directed by the ACCS Clinical Supervisor
Engages in supportive interventions with Persons aimed at teaching daily living skills such as community safety practices, travel-training, banking and budgeting, cooking, shopping, personal care and hygiene and care of personal space and belongings.
As needed and/or as requested, accompanies Persons to medical, dental and psychiatric appointments or leisure activities via public transportation, agency vehicle or staff car.
Performs other household maintenance and cleaning tasks which have been designated as shift responsibilities and as assigned by the Program manager.
Administers medications in accordance with MAP standards and trains clients in self-medication procedures.
Follows and implements all program safety procedures to ensure overall health and safety of clients
Provides skilled shift coverage, including weekends and awake overnights, as scheduled by the supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $13.02 /hour
