Above & Beyond Care, Inc.
Family, Community, & Civic Organizations (501) 213-0239 Now Hiring a Direct Support Professional (2-3 Positions)
Job Description: Assisting developmentally disabled individuals in daily supportive living such as activities in the community integration, reaching personal goals, accompanying them to physician's office visits, assisting with independent living skills such as meal plans and cooking, cleaning and laundry. following Individual support plans. Understanding and complying with Hippa restrictions. Maintaining required records and complete data collection, keep daily progress logs and service information, and prepare reports. Complete responsibilities in the area of money management, and physical/mental, health, safety, appearance/hygiene, meaningful activities, mobility/transportation, vocational, household organization. Exhibit behaviors and best practices that are consistent with the vision and value of Above and Beyond Care, Inc. |
The mission of Above and Beyond Care, Inc. is to provide person-centered services and supports that are tailored to the specific needs and abilities of each member that will empower and enable them to take control of their lives, emphasize their abilities, increase their capacity for independent living, and encourage them to live beyond their disabilities.
Crisis Intervention
On-site response by a licensed professional to behavioral health crises and other crisis behaviors that place the individual at increased risk for an institutional placement, loss of community placement, or otherwise threaten the health and safety of the member or the direct care staff
Supportive Living
Direct, in-home supports (also provided in community settings) in which members are accompanied by trained direct care staff who assist them on goals and objectives to increase independent living skills, ensure safety, and improve overall quality of life
Consultation Services
The identification of specific needs of the individual and barriers for safe, independent living accompanied by the development of plans by a qualified team of professionals to implement strategies to overcome barriers; plans may include Safety Plans, Positive Behavior Support Plans, Person-centered Service Plans, or Individual Program Plans - Consultation services also include the training of direct care staff, family members/guardians, or other parties who support the individual to equip the support team with skills needed to most effectively meet the needs of the member.
Other services that may be accessed through the agency include supplemental support, environmental modifications, and specialized medical supplies.
Crisis Intervention
On-site response by a licensed professional to behavioral health crises and other crisis behaviors that place the individual at increased risk for an institutional placement, loss of community placement, or otherwise threaten the health and safety of the member or the direct care staff
Supportive Living
Direct, in-home supports (also provided in community settings) in which members are accompanied by trained direct care staff who assist them on goals and objectives to increase independent living skills, ensure safety, and improve overall quality of life
Consultation Services
The identification of specific needs of the individual and barriers for safe, independent living accompanied by the development of plans by a qualified team of professionals to implement strategies to overcome barriers; plans may include Safety Plans, Positive Behavior Support Plans, Person-centered Service Plans, or Individual Program Plans - Consultation services also include the training of direct care staff, family members/guardians, or other parties who support the individual to equip the support team with skills needed to most effectively meet the needs of the member.
Other services that may be accessed through the agency include supplemental support, environmental modifications, and specialized medical supplies.