Residential Individual Support Specialist

Summary: The Individual Support Specialist will collaborate with the clinical team in each residence to develop the CFA or Residential Habilitation Plan and Habilitation services based on Valued Outcomes identified by the individual in their Life Plan document. The role of the Individual Support Specialist is to ensure an adherence to person centered practices and to work with the team to provide current and relevant information to Direct Support Professionals, so they can assist the individual to achieve maximum levels of independence. The Individual Support Specialist is also responsible for the overall management of individuals’ history books, updating CFAs, Residential Habilitation plans and staff action plans as required, scheduling and attending program planning meetings, writing monthly summary notes and submission of billing on a monthly basis. In addition to the activities listed above the Individual Support Specialist will work with the Residential Managerial team to ensure that the program is in compliance with all OPWDD regulations and Block Institute’s standards

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Ensure that each individual has a current and accurate Life plan/ ISP and LOC on file. Maintain and review history book documentation in accordance with Block Institute’s Policies, Protocols and Practices on at least a quarterly basis. Timely submission of the ISS quarterly history book review documentation to Individual Support Specialist Supervisor

• Provision of individual program planning at assigned residence(s). This includes but is not limited to the assessment, development, and implementation and monitoring of functional, clearly written and creative training programs. Within Intermediate Care Facilities, prepare and maintain Comprehensive Functional Assessments (CFA) and Prioritized Needs’ Lists.

• Create and update Residential Habilitation Plan/ Staff Action Plan on a semi-annual basis or as necessary. Ensure that Residential Habilitation plan and habilitation services identified correspond with at least one CQL Valued Outcome as identified on the individual’s ISP/ Life Plan document.

• Create a schedule for and conduct I AM Assessments, semi-annual Life Planning Team meetings in conjunction with residential clinical team, care managers, day program or employment representatives, and advocates and/or involved family members. Complete written minutes to accompany Residential Habilitation plan/ Staff Action Plan and reflect progress towards completing habilitation services and any changes made to the plan.

• The Individual Supports Specialist is responsible for training DSP staff on the implementation of services. If unavailable to complete training on services the Individual Supports Specialist should provide adequate resources for the Residential Management team to conduct training

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