Direct Service Provider

Job Details: Job Location: Fern Creek Campus - Louisville, KY, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SummaryThe Direct Service Provider (DSP) will assist in implementing training programs for ADT participants with autism and related disorders, working under the supervision of the ADT Group Skills Supervisor and Director. This role involves direct support to participants in achieving goals outlined in their Person-Centered Care Plan.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide person-centered care, ensuring the needs of participants are met with respect to their specific requirements, such as allergies or level of supervision. Implement daily group schedules with a minimum of 5 clients per session, with groups potentially including up to 8 clients. Model positive instructional skills, including appropriate praise and reinforcement. Assist in creating and implementing training materials and leading programs for participants under the direction of the ADT supervisor or Behavior Analyst. Ensuring that all scheduled activities and services are delivered as planned for the benefit of the individuals in the program. Maintain participant daily records as directed by supervisor, including recording behavior data, graphing, daily summaries, and tracking the progress of target skills. Complete daily communication logs and necessary documentation by deadlines. Collaborate effectively with all BCA team members, including but not limited to ADT Supervisor, Behavior Analysts, and the Clinical Director. Ensure all data/billing documentation is submitted accurately and in a timely manner. Participate in all staff meetings and mandatory professional development, receiving and acting on feedback to improve services provided. Communicate with participants and parents in a professional and friendly manner. Perform tasks in accordance with BCA policies and procedures, maintaining a professional and respectful work environment Demonstrates reliability and punctuality by consistently arriving on time to provide necessary support and care to participants. Must complete competency training on each participant's person-centered care plan before operating independently Pre-employment drug screening at a BCA-affiliated lab  Weekly billing expectations: 75% or more of 40 40-hour weekTraining and Competency Requirements Orientation: Overview of mission, goals, policies, and agency disaster/emergency plans. Must be completed before independent work (no later than 6 months from hire). Required Trainings According to DDID CPR/First Aid: Must be completed by a certified trainer (American Red Cross/American Heart Association). Medication Administration: For those administering medications (non-licensed personnel). DDID Crisis Prevention and Intervention: Competency-based training in crisis prevention. o College of Direct Support (CDS) Modules:  Phase I: Introduction to Individual Rights, Maltreatment Prevention, and more.  Phase II: Completed within six months, covering developmental disabilities, safety, documentation, and professionalism. Competency Verification: Staff will participate in post-training assessment, evaluations, and trainings. Verified through assessments, observations, and successful completion of training modules (scores of 85% or higher for all requirements). Qualifications: Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Experience collaborating with individuals with autism is preferred. Must have strong skills in communication, data recording, graphing, and maintaining records. Physical Requirements: Must frequently stand, stoop, kneel, and engage physically with participants. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and tolerate various environmental conditions, such as noise and odors.Certifications Must complete CPR, First Aid, and RBT certification if applicable within 180 days of hire. Continuous education on developmental disabilities and ABA therapy is required to ensure the latest standards are met. Must maintain these certifications through regular documentation ofsupervision, trainings, and communication with supervisors, behavior analysts, and the clinical director.   Work Environment Work is conducted in structured environments with high flexibility due to participant needs. Noise levels may vary from moderate to high. DSPs are expected to adapt to unforeseen changes.Team Members Benefits  Group Insurance Bluegrass Center for Autism offers eligible Full-time team members health insurance and welfare benefits designed to fit the needs of their immediate families, including registered domestic partners. These voluntary benefits include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance policies. All insurance benefits are only available to Full-Time team members on the first day of the month after 60 days of employment. As an additional benefit for eligible team members enrolled in medical coverage, Bluegrass Center for Autism will pay a percentage towards your premium; for each year of service reached, the percentage that BCA will pay towards your premium will increase, and the team members' portion will lower. 401K Bluegrass Center for Autism offers all eligible team membersto participate in our 401(k) plan. Participant requirements are a minimum age of 21 and must have worked full-time for 12 consecutive monthsand 1,000 hours of service. Paid Time Off Bluegrass Center for Autism team members receive time off whenthe learners are not in session. Employees with salaried benefits are paid during days clients are not in session. Employees without salaried benefits are not paid during days that BCA is closed. Employees without salaried benefits will receive pay for the 1st week of the Holiday Break and the 1st week of the two-week Summer Break that we are closed.Full-time team members begin accruing PTO as of their hire date and are eligible to use paid time off (PTO) after successfully completing their 90-day orientation period, to use at their discretion with supervisory approval.Employees who terminate employment for any reason within the 90-day orientation period are not eligible for a PTO payout. PTO is distributed semi-annually. 40 hours will be awarded on the first day back from the Holiday break, and the other 40 hours will be awarded after 6 months. For full-time team members who are not actively employed or eligible on the award dates, the amount of PTO hours will be prorated beginning with their hire date and based on the prior semi-annual PTO distribution. PTO hours are added to the employee’s profile in Paycom for time off requests submissions for accurate timekeeping Life Insurance Bluegrass Center for Autism offers a $20K employer-provided life insurance policy for Full-time eligible team members.Provider Work anniversary bonuses: BCA offers all staff members a work anniversary bonus: $100 for each year of service to our organization on your annual work anniversary. Hours of OperationBluegrass Center for Autism's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyBluegrass Center for Autism provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.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.