Part-time Developmental Disabilities Aide $1000 Sign-On

## Overview ## How to Apply Open positions with the ESCSB are listed above. Please click on the position(s) for which you wish to apply. Directions for submitting your application as well as lists of required supplemental information (licenses, etc.) are included with each posting. A thoroughly completed application must be submitted for each position of interest to you. All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check. ESCSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Unless noted otherwise, ESCSB positions are open until filled. ## Description **POSITION TITLE: Developmental Disabilities Aide** GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This direct care (FLSA Non-Exempt) position is responsible for the provision of developmental and residential services under the direction of the Eastern Shore Community Services Board. General responsibilities include: Providing direct care services and training in residential/non-residential settings; Assisting individuals in self advocacy; Completing position-related documentation; and Transporting individuals to and from service programs and/or community activities. In carrying out position responsibilities the incumbent reports to and receives supervision from the Supervisor of the designated program or service. The incumbent is required to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative, maintain confidentiality, implement well-organized services for the specified population, and sustain effective inter- and intra-agency working relationships. MAJOR DUTIES: Safeguard the health, safety, and civil rights of all individuals; Provide input for and implement skill building/training objectives outlined in Person Centered Plans (PCPs); As needed, assist individuals in performing their daily living skills and in meeting their personal care needs, to include assisting individuals with cleaning their rooms or apartments, meal planning and cooking, toileting, bathing, dressing, money management, social integration, employment and as applicable, transferring to and from a wheelchair; Complete required service-related documents, to include individual PCP outcomes, checklists, incident reports and written support notes; As directed, plan and support individuals desiring visits with families/friends; Transport ambulatory and non ambulatory individuals safely, obeying all traffic laws, securing seat belts and/or wheelchairs properly; Assist individuals with self-administration of medications and complete required documentation accurately; Implement behavior support techniques as directed; Be an appropriate role model at all times; Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of the assigned facility, to include cleaning as needed and completing safety and sanitation inspections as directed; Attend in-service training activities, conferences, seminars, etc. relative to position responsibilities; Attend meetings and trainings as requested; and Perform other job-related duties as directed by the Program Supervisor and/or Coordinator. QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent should have position-related experience with the population served and/or experience providing direct care assistance with ADLs and possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of: The DD population and related developmental disabilities; behavioral management principles; generally accepted safety procedures; procedures for medication self-administration; and oral and written communications. Skill (s) in: Implementing ISPs; supporting service delivery programs; supporting individuals in performing ADLs and personal care needs; working effectively with persons with DD and related developmental disabilities including autism; supervision of medication self-administration; transporting populations served, and effective oral/written communications to include basic computer use. Ability (ies) to: Implement ISPs; exercise sound judgment; problem solve and handle emergencies to include physically supp…