Posted: 07/08/24
Job Title: ADT Program Direct Support Aide
Supervised by: ADT Program Director
Normal Working Hours: Part Time / Full Time Hourly Position
Applications Accepted By:
PHONE/EMAIL:
Phone: 502-955-7271 ext. 122
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: DSP position
MAIL:
Name: Brian Stinnett/Dawn Cross
Company Name: Options Unlimited, Inc.
205 Castlerock Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Job Description
Works with:
OUI participants and their families and guardians, Options Unlimited staff, other service agencies and people in the community involved with program.
Position Summary
Responsible for the implementation of meaningful, community based activities for the participant. Implements on-site curriculum and activities that enhance the competency and image of ADT participants. Also, responsible for promoting community awareness of the capabilities of people with disabilities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Implements daily communication – based and on-site activity schedule, and oversees daily performance of all scheduled activities.
• Provides direct care services to ADT participants such as teaching, assisting, with personal needs and communicating with each individual.
• Insures personal safety and well being for all assigned ADT members and staff.
• Communicates as needed with parents, guardians and care providers through note writing and conversations.
• Accompany clients to and from activities that occur away from site.
• Provide support on direct services to clients on one-to-one and small group basis.
• Communicate directly to the Executive director of OUI should an emergency or crisis occurs.
• Help maintain site in an orderly and clean manner.
• Maintain and attend all necessary training needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director.