Home and Community Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Full-time position with exceptional benefit package, $15.00 - $16.50 per hour

$750.00 sign-on bonus

SUMMARY

Home and Community Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of an individual with a developmental disability or an acquired brain injury in their home and community settings. This includes direct care. Some of the duties and responsibilities vary in intensity and frequency depending individual supported.

The following list of duties is intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification, or is similar or closely related to another duty statement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the individual to develop and maintain independent living skills in areas including, but not limited to; social skills, cooking and nutrition, communication, money management, community integration, household duties, safety, health and personal hygiene.
• Provides medication administration, if the individual is unable to administer their own medication. This is determined by the agency nurse.
• Assists individual to access and engage in social, community participation activities.
• Supports individual to achieve the goals outlined in their individual service agreement and behavior plan.
• Communicates with the Program Manager any concerns impacting the individual's well-being including injury, illness or changes in emotional and / or physical status.
• Provides transportation to appointments and community activities.
• Accurately documents all program data, including but not limited to : daily notes, medication logs, incident reports, progress notes, mileage reimbursement forms, seizure logs, weight, in a timely manner.
• Follows safety protocols to foster a safe working environment.
• Reports unsafe conditions, environment, and equipment to the Program Manager.
• Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintains individual's confidentiality.
• Recognizes and acts on the legal responsibilities concerning the safety and welfare of the individual.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Ideal candidate has one to two years' experience working with people with developmental disabilities. Required to complete all MDS assigned trainings within first 6 months of hire and then annually.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are considered Essential Employees. This classification means that the staff person will be required to work in program and the community as needed. Work schedules vary and include day, evening and overnight shifts throughout the week and weekend. Staff are accountable for all hours assigned, are punctual and regular in attendance, and attend appropriate training activities. Flexibility to accommodate individuals served is necessary. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and 100,000 / 300,000 auto insurance is required. Mileage reimbursement is available for employment related travel.

Most DSP positions require medication certification. Training for medication administration is provided by the agency Nurse. Safety Care training may be required. DSPs will have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. or more with assistance / lifts.

DSPs must pass the following background checks; criminal record, motor vehicles record, Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (BAAS), Division of Child, Youth and Families (DCYF), Office of Inspector General (OIG).