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
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), including securing SAID funding.
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