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Community Networking SpecialistPlatte County Board of Services • Kansas City, MO, US
Community Networking Specialist

Community Networking Specialist

Platte County Board of Services • Kansas City, MO, US
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Job Description

Job Description

PLATTE COUNTY BOARD OF SERVICES

Developmental Disability Resources Since 1975

Job Description

Position Title : Direct Support Professional – Community Networking

Department : Community Supports

Job Purpose : The Direct Support Professional is the frontline leader responsible for promoting those with intellectual / developmental disabilities to live their best lives by working directly with people to reach their day to day and long-term goals of community involvement and membership.

Evaluated By : Professional Manager

Supervision Given : None

Status : Non-Exempt Employee

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High school diploma, GED or HiSET
  • Age 18 Valid Driver’s License and Good Driving Record
  • Successful Background Screen
  • Eligibility to Work in the U.S.
  • Must be able to pass and maintain all required trainings including CPR / First Aid, Crisis Prevention, Medication Administration, etc.
  • Must possess, maintain, and have the ability to utilize a personal electronic device for the purpose of communication, two-factor authentication, and tracking hours worked.
  • Must be adaptable to a changing schedule, with flexibility in both workdays and hours based on participant and program requirements.
  • Must have successfully completed the DSP I Orientation and Training period

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Promotes the PCBS Mission

  • Embodies the PCBS Vision, Mission, and Values Statements
  • Serves as an example for supporting a Person-Centered philosophy
  • Shows consistent skills in supporting persons served to lead their healthy, clean, and safe lifestyles that meets their preferences
  • Is a Strong Advocate

  • Advocates, and provides an example of advocating, for people with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities
  • Supporting persons served to provide input into all aspects of their lives and the Individualized Person-Centered Planning process and provides mentorship to others as needed
  • Is a leader in ensuring persons served know about their community and support them in making choices related to accessing the community
  • Provides Excellent Direct Support Services

  • Is skillful, and mentors others, in the implementation of Individualized Person Centered Plans which may include the following :
  • Provide protected oversight at levels noted in the plan

  • Administer medications according to policy and training
  • Physically assist (support, lift, transfer, etc.) persons as needed
  • Provide transportation for persons served
  • Provide personal hygiene support
  • Provide non-violent crisis intervention techniques as needed according to policy and training
  • Provide other supports for persons served as needed
  • Is a leader in documenting supports provided as required and maintaining privacy and confidentiality of persons served following PCBS policy and procedures
  • Deliver services designed to increase an individual’s connection and engagement in formal and informal supports.
  • Develop flexible, sustainable and supportive community resources and relationships.
  • Ability to introduce individuals served to community resources and supports.
  • Ability to develop skills that will facilitate integration of individuals into their community.
  • Maintains current training in all required areas
  • Contributes to A Positive Work-Environment

  • Serves as mentor and example for co-workers, particularly those in a DSP roles
  • Leads by communicating both verbally and non-verbally in a clear, efficient and respectful way in both oral and written formats
  • Sets an example and mentors others to complete tasks on time and up to the expected standard
  • Shows exceptional skills in working through disagreements with honesty and transparency fostering a trusting team environment
  • Supports, mentors and works with teammates in a collaborative way that aids improvement of skills and outcomes
  • Works with Professional Manager to ensure proper staffing
  • Secondary Functions :

  • Report vehicle maintenance / safety needs to supervisor
  • Attend all meetings and agency functions as required
  • Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor
  • Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

  • Extended periods of standing and walking, with some sitting.
  • Regular lifting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, or bending as appropriate
  • Possibility of physical intervention as trained in CPI if confronted by a person displaying combative or potentially dangerous behavior
  • Will require periods of driving agency vehicles
  • May require the administration of chest compressions and rescue breaths as trained in CPR
  • Noise from persons served, office machines, appliances, and telephones.
  • Will have a substantial use of video display terminal.
  • Possibility of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other communicable diseases
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