DSP (Direct Support Professional)

FLSA STATUS: HOURLY

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to transport self to meetings and other work sites.
• Maintain driver’s license and safe driving record.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• The ability to treat a person with a disability with dignity and respect and build a rapport with them to make your work with them enjoyable.
• One year of experience working with the ID population.

GENERAL DUTIES: Cleans kitchen and ensures all Life Stages, Inc. license regulations have been followed.

• Administers medication and documents procedures according to procedure.
• Complete routine health maintenance; practicing universal safety precautions.
• Conducts required periodic safety drills.
• Maintains and ensures a clean, safe, and healthy environment for consumers.
• Ensures individual support plans are being carried out. Implements and provides assistance to group home consumers in individual care tasks.
• Modifies environment as needed to create positive behavior support for individuals. Observe for antecedent factors that influence behavior.
• Gives relevant input into consumer’s plan-of-care at quarterly and annual team plan meetings.
• Plans and assists with recreational opportunities, transporting clients when necessary.
• Purchases needed clothing and personal articles within budgetary limitations.
• Assures that other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned temporarily or permanently to the position are completed accurately, efficiently, and with a positive frame of mind.
• Assists with the interviewing process of applicants.

POLICY AND PROCEDURES: Is familiar with and knows how to access all agency and assigned division policies and procedures in order to comply.

• Follows all safety policies and procedures of the agency.
• Adheres to regulations regarding confidentiality and human rights.
• Assures that personal certification/licensure requirements are current.

COMMUNICATION/DOCUMENTATION: Assists in the development of ISP plans.

• Communicates effectively and as appropriate with a supervisor. Meets with a supervisor as scheduled for case review sessions.
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings for case discussions/brainstorming, program assessment/development/planning, in-service training, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to master basic computer skills needed to perform current and ongoing system needs and requirements.
• Accurately completes all required documentation within time requirements; extended SALs (Service Activity Logs), and monthly data sheets.
• Completes all other required documents, such as incident reports, workers’ compensation claim forms, etc. within the specified time limits.
• Communicates effectively verbally.
• Writes descriptive progress notes with appropriate assessment and plan.

CLIENT/CO-WORKER RELATIONS: Demonstrates the ability to establish rapport and maintain effective professional relationships with consumers, families, and community resources.

• Has the ability to work effectively as a team member by providing constructive feedback.
• Maintains a positive relationship with supervisor and co-workers. Relays accurate, up-to-date information.
• Shares workload demand in the unit.
• Welcomes and participates in the training of new employees.
• Receive consumers/visitors to the facility politely and with respect.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Demonstrates effective time management skills.

• Responds to daily challenges constructively.
• Accepts personal responsibility for and demonstrates integrity in words and actions.
• Bases decisions/opinions on fact, observation, and good judgment. Expresses concerns through appropriate channels.
• Demonstrates flexibility with schedule changes and responds to other requests in the best interest of the consumer, and of the Agency.
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance. Dresses appropriately for the daily schedule.
• Reports to work on time and works as scheduled. Notifies the appropriate person of absence.
• Maintains work objectives and goals under stressful situations.’

‘Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible duties:
• Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
• Taking vitals, height, and weight
• Feeding clients
• Responding to emergency situations
• Administering medication
• Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

• 30-39
• Monday-Friday we need 2nd and 3rd shift workers. The hours are 2:00 pm-10:00 pm and 10:00 pm-8:00 am.
• Saturday and Sunday we need all shifts; Ist, 2nd, and 3rd. The hours are 8:00 am-2:00 pm, 2:00 pm-10:00 pm and 10:00 pm-8:00 am.

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 12-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medication Technician Certificate (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations