DSP

Summary : DSP DRIVER is responsible for performing essential care for our members in our group homes and DTA under the direction of the Residential Program Coordinator and the Home Coordinator.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Essential functions : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for Residents which includes :
• Provide for the safety, emotional and physical needs of all residents
• Ensure residents are clean, well-groomed and dressed age appropriately and correctly for the season and environmental conditions
• Ensure ISP objectives and data is implemented and documented according to the resident's ISP every day
• Help residents cook meals and to eat as needed
• Ensure daily that residents are being emotionally and physically stimulated to the best of their ability
• Assist with showering residents as needed to ensure a complete shower is given
• Assist with resident laundry to ensure laundry is clean
• Passing medications in group homes safely
• Driving which includes :
• Drives vehicles following the driving policies and ensures that is compliant with insurance requirements
• Complete the Vehicle check list daily
• Daily maintenance checks of the vehicles (i.e. checking turn signals, cleanliness, fuel, etc.)
• Responsible for keeping signed documents (Med Appointment Forms) and returning to Home Coordinator upon completion of appointment
• Escort and drive residents to appointments and activities as scheduled.
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Report any changes to your driving record immediately
• Responsible for the Home which includes :
• Cleaning the home, including but not limited to all areas and resident bedrooms
• Ensure that all required documentation including but not limited to incident reports, ISP goals, DSP daily duties etc. are completed before the end of shift.
• Must perform duties following safety standards required for this position including but not limited to use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's i.e. gloves)
• Must attend all training sessions required by the company including but not limited to house meetings.
• Responsibility to the Company which includes :
• Being flexible in hours worked and location worked in order to assist with staff coverage if needed
• Ensuring that you maintain compliance in regard to
• Article 9
• Prevention and Support
• Finger Print Clearance Card
• CPR & 1st Aid
• Driver's License is current and in good standing
• Adhere to and follow all directives and policy and procedures handed down by the Company
• Ensure that all required documentation including but not limited to ISP outcomes, Incident Reports, DSP daily duties etc.

are completed before the end of shift.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies : These competencies are required to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to work as a team member
• Adaptability & Flexibility to work times as well as work locations to assist with staff coverage if needed
• Ability to positively interact with residents, their families, and administrative staff
• Recognize and be responsive to the needs of the residents
• Ability to maintain proprietary and resident information confidentially
• Ability to maintain a calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis situation
• Proficient verbal and written communication in English and ability to do so with tact

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School or Equivalent
• Must meet age requirement to be a driver for the organization (21yrs minimal)
• Must have a clean driving record and be approved
• Flexible hours to work times as well as work locations to assist with staff coverage if needed
• Reliable transportation to work at any location
• Must have or be capable of passing and maintaining Article 9 and Prevention and Support within 90 days of hire
• Must provide motor vehicle department (MVD) driving record by time of offer
• Must have or be capable of passing and maintaining CPR / 1st Aid within 30 days of hire
• Must have or be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Class 1 Finger Print Clearance Card

Physical Context / Work Environment

Frequency / Extent of Use / Exposure per shift that are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodations

Rare

0-15%

Occasional

15-40%

Frequent

40-70%

Continual

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Stooping

Kneeling

Crouching

Crawling

Reaching

Handling

Visual

Hearing

Talking