Overnight Program Staff (FT) - Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Inc (New Haven)

 

Full Job Description:

DEPARTMENT: Asperger’s Syndrome Adult Transition Program

POSITION TITLE: Overnight (Awake) Staff

SUPERVISION BY: Supervisor of Asperger’s Syndrome Program

DAYS/HOURS OF JOB: 40 hrs/wk. (W, Th, F, Sa) 9:30pm-7:30am

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Overnight staff, under the guidance of the Program Staff, certified Speech and Language Pathologist, and Supervisor of the Asperger’s Syndrome Program, assist students in learning a wide variety of life skills so that they may someday live independently in the community. Life skills may include but are not limited to, grooming and hygiene, household cleanliness, social skills, etc. This position also provides administrative support (filing, data processing, etc.) to the Supervisor of the Asperger’s Syndrome Program as needed and completes tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

- Assist the program staff with the implementation and monitoring of student goals and objectives.

- Assist with various administrative duties such as filing, data processing, case record audits, etc.

- Assist with cleaning and/or organizing the program office as needed.

- Complete periodic apartment checks throughout the shift as needed.

- Appropriately implement all teaching and social-communicative competency programs.

- Assist students with life skills and morning routine as needed, including waking them up for medication, monitoring grooming, monitoring morning meal preparation, etc.

- Assist in the development of the individual service plan.

- Provide assistance to families and staff who call Chapel Haven after normal business hours.

- Communicate with other staff via notes in staff logs, assessment tools, and at a minimum a half-hour at the beginning and end of each shift.

- Provide crisis counseling as needed.

- Administer medication as needed.

- Attend student and staff meetings as required.

- Drive and transport students as needed, use own vehicle as required.

- Maintain good/effective communication with parents, other professionals (inside and outside of Chapel Haven), community personnel, etc.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelors Degree preferred in Human Services or related field preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders or related developmental disabilities. Experience implementing applied behavioral analysis techniques.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Effective judgment and decision-making skills.

- Able to obtain State of Connecticut Medication Administration certification if needed.

- Valid Connecticut driver’s license.

- Able to obtain and maintain Public Service License.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

- Work independently and as a member of a team.

- Able to adapt to the flexible nature of the position.

- Maintain a positive work attitude.

- Excellent communication and observation skills.

- Obtain/maintain in-service requirements as mandated by Chapel Haven and the Advisory Board.

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