Developmental training counselor vs direct support staff

Differences between developmental training counselor and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Developmental training counselor example responsibilities.

• Engage, educate and empower participants to access community base resources in order to achieve greater self-determination, rehabilitation and recovery.
• Create and use linguistic bridges for ESL students.
• Ensure HIPAA privacy act and labor conditions/laws are followed.
• Present findings with recommendations to the IEP meeting participants.
• Administer medications per DDS regulations.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
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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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