Developmental technician vs direct support staff

Differences between developmental technician and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Developmental technician example responsibilities.

• Manage the behavior of students using the CPI training skills when necessary.
• Assist individuals with their ADL's yet allowing and encouraging independence.
• Develop, plan, and run vocational and safety goals for individuals.
• Assist with ADL's, supervise meals, activities daily, provide a safe and structure environment.
• Provide rehabilitation opportunities through facilitation of integrate rehabilitation and recreation services.
• Enhance the independents of individual with DD.
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Direct support staff example responsibilities.

• Ensure HIPAA compliance and provide client education.
• Perform first aid, CPR and seizure care when require.
• Assist mentally disable adults with ADL such as bathing cooking clothing, cleaning and medication administration.
• Administer medication, provide transportation, assist with ADL skills, and inspire consumers to be independent.
• Provide caring and companionship to elderly and developmentally disable consumers and provide primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment while learning proper case management and the importance of ISP's and BSP's.
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