• Career development opportunities
• Generous Benefits (View benefit details on our website (http://www.ucsvt.org/careers/#benefits-at-a-glance
• Competitive Pay
• Pathway to Vermont licensure, if not yet licensed, through agency-provided Clinical Supervision.
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Equity and Inclusion committee
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community
• Smart casual dress code
• Flexible working options may be available

The DSP-Specialized Services Provider is responsible for providing individualized supports to a person with an intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder residing in the community or in their family’s home. This position is one of several providing supervision and assistance to a high-needs individual(s) living at home with their family.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in human services field preferred.
• Valid Driver's License

Availability:

• Part Time, 30 hrs. per week.

DIRECT SERVICE: Provides services in a respectful, friendly, and professional manner that supports client choice. Responsibilities include facilitating conversation and activities of interest to the individual, providing guidance, companionship, emotional support and supervision for safety. The Specialized Services Provider follows all regulations as set forth by Medicaid and the Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) and follows the individual’s treatment plan to provide specific and meaningful supports. This position is full time on one of three shifts.

Advocate on behalf of consumers with family, peers, schools, and community members, as needed. Introduce consumers to community resources and facilitate usage. Encourage and support participation in community events. Teach consumers safety skills in all aspects of community and home life. Teach, instruct, and role model appropriate community and social behavior and expectations, as needed. Monitor emotional and physical well-being; administer medications as appropriate; educate and assist with personal care as required; attend medical appointments and ensure appropriate follow-up is occurring; provide transportation to desired activities, community events, and appointments. Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure mental health needs are being met.

Is empowered to make decisions concerning individuals and programming to allow for high quality services. Acts as an advocate for clients across all settings. Utilizes a person’s primary mode of communication, i.e. such as ensuring the use of a translator or sign-language interpreter, or facilitated communication (FC) as applicable, understanding the individual’s unique communication style and/or responding in accordance to developmental need. Follows all support plans per DS policy. Fills in for other programs when requested including but not limited to: DS group homes, staffed apartments, crisis coverage, and programs outside of DS.

RECORD KEEPING: Collects data as required by the individuals' Individual Service Plan (ISP). Completes Developmental Services and agency paperwork including, but not limited to, submitting accurate daily and weekly time sheets, expense sheets, progress notes and monthly documentation in a timely manner.

NETWORKING: Provides needed information to other staff, professionals, school teams, and family in a professional confidential manner. Serves as advocate and/or liaison on behalf of individual served, the Developmental Services Division and UCS. Participates as a problem-solver in “team,” “care plan,” Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at schools, and other meetings.