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Spectra Support Services LLC Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) for Adult Day Program in Broomall, Pennsylvania
Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) for Adult Day Program Job Description - Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) for adult day program
Primary Function
To administer one-to-one supports and interventions in the facility or community with adults that have developmental disabilities since birth. The Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS)will implement the Individual Support Plan, follow the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) and help individuals work towards their ISP goals in the Day Program Facility and also in the Community environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00 to $20.00 /hour
Description
There are full-time employee positions, for 35 hours per week with pay based on: time with the agency/education/experience. Hours are available during daytime Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:45pm.
The position requires a valid PA drivers license and access to a registered and insured vehicle as transportation of clients is required and non-commuting mileage is reimbursed at $.50 per mile.
Minimum age is 18 and minimum education is high school diploma or GED. Current needs are in Delaware County and Montgomery County in Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP).
Facilitate activities that help the individual served to gain skills as identified in the ISP.
Implement and document behaviors and interventions as described in the Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
Assist individual to access community activities and facilitate community integration
Drive and transport individual served as necessary to implement ISP goals and facilitate community integration in community-based activities.
Utilize crisis management techniques to intervene in behavior crises
Approach individual served in accordance with philosophy of self-determination and positive approach guidelines described in Everyday Lives.
Document individual records in accordance with policies and procedures to include delivering quality services.
Record and report any changes in health, reactions, or responses in behavior observed to Supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.
Utilize proper body mechanics consistently in accordance with training procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times.
Attend all in-service training and educational programs as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Spectra provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Spectra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Benefits Offered to Full-Time Employees:
Following 30 days of employment, with employer contributing 50% toward employee-only bi-weekly premium:
Medical benefits, with employer contributing 50% toward employee's bi-weekly premium
Ancillary Benefits of Dental and Vision, with employer contributing 50% toward employee's bi-weekly premium
Following 30 days of employment, automatic enrollment:
Short Term Disability
Group Long Term Disability
Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Flexible Spending Account
Following 6-month introductory Period:
Paid Time Off (PTO) earned up to 3 hours per bi-weekly pay period based on total hours worked
Observance of the following paid holidays during the year:
a. New Year's Day
b. Memorial Day
c. Juneteenth
d. Independence Day
e. Labor Day
f. Thanksgiving Day
g. Christmas Day
Following 1,00 hours or one year of employment:
- 401K Plan -- employer matches up to 3% of employee's bi-weekly contribution
COVID-19 Requirements:
All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A person is considered fully vaccinated greater than or equal to 2 weeks after completion of a two-dose mRNA series or single dose of Janssen vaccine.
About Us:
Spectra provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Spectra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
The staff of Spectra provides quality interventions that improve the lives of individuals and their families. Holding a special area of expertise in autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities, Spectra staff are exceptional in the way that they blend evidence-based methods and approaches to help individuals reach their wellness goals. From 2012 to present day, Spectra leads the way in providing quality services to individuals who cope with anxiety, depression, stress, separation, grief, medical trauma, illness, disabilities, marriage stress, parent-child conflicts, self-development, transitions and much more.
Serving people across the lifespan, Spectra's staff offer an array of services including: individual interventions (counseling, coaching, music therapy, behavioral supports), group interventions (social and attention skills groups, sibling groups, and support groups), training and support, and case management services for those families who "don't know where to start" to connect them with supports they need and are entitled to.
Spectra made behavioral health services available through a HIPAA-compliant tele-health platform.
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COVID-19 Precautions/requirements:
Spectra requires all volunteers, contractors, agency staff, and new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A person is considered fully vaccinated greater than or equal to 2 weeks after completion of a two-dose mRNA series or single dose of Janssen vaccine.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM
Application Question(s):
Are you willing/able to use behavior interventions to de-escalate adults when they become physically aggressive?
Do you have a registered and insured vehicle with appropriate insurance limits and ability to accommodate clients' community-based activities?
