Direct Support Worker Floater- Bayouland Yard Krewe

SUMMARY:  This work involves the teaching, training, guiding and supervision of adult clients in and wherever else designated.  Work is performed within the established rules and regulations set forth by Federal, State and Local governmental bodies as well as TARC; and is reviewed through periodic conferences with the department Director, Supervisor, and/or Adult Service Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Provide supervision, training and direct care as requested and/or needed to individuals assigned. This may include working with a client, one-on-one, assisting with client’s job and responsibilities and perform any duty necessary to ensure quality and client success.
• Organize, formulate and implement job training to address daily living, social interactions, communications, health/hygiene, safety, team work, vocational skills and provide hands-on training to individuals.
• Conducts, develops and participates in assessment procedures for determining individual needs.
• Provides input to QDDP for individual service plans (ISP) for clients within the program. Must attend ISP meetings as required by regulations.
• Participate in the staffing of clients after the evaluation has been completed, as necessary.
• Maintain a realistic work environment with special emphasis on proper safety procedures and work site employer’s policies in the completion of client’s duties.
• Complete daily charting, weekly and monthly reports, work orders, requisitions and time sheets.
• Evaluate instructional plan and client progress efficiently, accurately, and within appropriate timelines.
• Obtain and use the proper personal protective equipment/clothing (PPE) for clients according to the job demands.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of products used in the completion of job site demands are acquired and that sheets are read and understood by self and clients.
• Coordinate and participate in outings in the community to address clients’ needs as assigned.
• Conduct inventory inspections of quality and quantity of equipment and products.
• Complete work orders along with immediate notification to supervisors concerning equipment that does not work or works improperly.
• Assists in the development and participates in productivity (time) study procedures for determining commensurate wages as per Department of Labor regulations within appropriate timelines.
• Provide personal care as per regulations for individuals served. Give daily work instruction and / or assignments to individuals within the designated program.
• Assist in the pricing, scheduling of delivery or distribution of services and products, as needed.
• Order all materials and supplies following the purchasing policies to fulfill program needs.
• Be able to maintain effective working relationships and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Follow all TARC’s policies and procedures. Perform any other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports, correspondence and complete confidential records. Ability to speak effectively to clients, client’s employer and their staff and co-workers.  Ability to properly complete administrative paperwork and submit within timeframes.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.  Cash Handling-counting and reconciling daily monies and sales, as required.

REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Current Driver’s License, CPR, First Aid.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must provide hands-on services which includes occasionally lifting, pushing/pulling equipment, supplies or products up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  The employee is also required to demonstrate creativity, safety consciousness and good judgment in accomplishing the job requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; vibrations from various engines; outside weather conditions; heights due to climbing ladders for trimming purposes.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.