Self Hired Support Staff (44215)

Assist persons with developmental disabilities to take part in activities of their choice, to give a reprieve to the parent/guardian/caretake from caretaking duties while the individual takes part in the program that fosters the opportunity of learning through athletics, arts, crafts, and community involvement.

Responsibilities:

- Provide door-to-door transportation to scheduled activities (if applicable)

- Promote self-advocacy and choice

-Assist individual in making informed choices

-Promote self-determination and community inclusion

-Keep the individual's aspirations the focal point of their actions

-Take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of the persons receiving services

-Participate in the Life Plan meeting at least every six months (if applicable)

- As outlined in the Staff Action Plan (SAP), assist individuals in acquiring, retaining and improving self-help skills socialization, and adaptive skills necessary in the home and community-based settings

-Complete all services documentation under ADM# 2005 - 02

-Take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of individuals