Direct Support Professional I - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a 2nd or 3rd job? Evergreen Life Services is hiring PRN DSP positions that are paid $2 more per hour. As a PRN staff, you can work as little as 8 hours per week or up to 28 hours per week according to your schedule.

Evergreen is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Title : Direct Support Professional I - PRN

Reports To : Home Manager / Day Program Supervisor

Classification : PRN

FLSA status : Non-Exempt

Created : January 4, 2018

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual care plans. This position is as needed and will not have a definitive schedule or location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their homes, including reporting maintenance needs.
• Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (e.g., post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene.
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
• Prepare meals.
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds is done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation following applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.
• Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested.
• Care for individuals while in the hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / JOB KNOWLEDGE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

WORKING ENVIRONMENT