Person Centered Support Worker - PERSO004551-00001

The Person-Centered Support Worker (PCSW) is actively engaged and fully participates in all aspects of the children, youth, and/or adults experience. The PCSW provides individualized care and support to individuals with complex needs, affirming behavioral support needs, developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and/or other related support needs. The PCSW works to provide a safe, positive, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The PCSW is involved in the implementation of the person-centered care plan that is based on what is important to and for the individual, and in meeting the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of the individual.

Services

• Provide care and support to individuals with complex needs, affirming behavioral support needs, developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and/or other related support needs.
• Participate in the creation and support of the individuals person-centered care plan.
• Participate in the development and implementation of individuals activity plans.
• Teach life skills such as self care, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and positive interactions.
• Support activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting as needed.
• Perform health-related tasks such as medical appointment, communicate with health care professionals, and monitor health conditions.
• Assist with the administration and management of medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
• Resolve conflicts and respond to crisis situations using individualized behavioral support strategies including conflict resolution, crisis management, and life space interviewing.
• Communicate with other members of the care team to provide continuity of care and promote collaborative efforts directed towards quality person-centered care.
• Support individuals moving into a Supported Independent Living program (SILP).