Weekend Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $14 - $16 / HR

WEEKEND DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

PART TIME; NON EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY

The Weekend Direct Support Professional (WDSP) is a non-exempt hourly flexible part time staying

overnight on the Ranch - direct support position located in Residential, reporting directly to the

Residential Manager. The WDSP shares the home and lives of adults with intellectual and

developmental disabilities. The WDSP supports the mission of Down Home Ranch by providing guidance

and instruction in all aspects of the individuals life, so that they may reach their full potential with a goal of living independently. The WDSP will join with other staff in a high-level commitment to provide an excellent quality of

life for the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served through Ranch.

Typical work schedule consists of supporting individuals in the home Friday 4 : 30pm to Sunday at

5 : 00pm every other weekend; hours will be adjusted according to the needs of Down Home Ranch.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Implement the goals of Residential

Ensures maintenance of household is reported

Provides transportation and ensures vehicles are clean

Provides coverage in the residential environment as needed and as assigned by the Program

Manager

Coordinates necessary grocery shopping activities

Assists with meal preparation and ensures that meals are prepared

Assists with financial planning and management for individuals serviced

Completes household routines such as waking up residents, prepping breakfast, ensuring

chores are complete, etc.

Understands individual service planning and person-centered planning process

Promotes health and wellness of all individuals supported, including supervising and

conducting medication pass

Is aware of the requirement for documentation, and is able to manage these requirements

effectively

Enhances the ability for individual to lead a self-determined life by providing the support

and information necessary to build self-esteem, assertiveness and to make decisions

Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices to respond to individuals needs,

desires and interest

Attends staff meetings, cross functional committees, workshops and trainings

Performs other duties as assigned

Reasonable Accommodations Statement : To accomplish this job successfully an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age of 21; excellent driving record and able to pass extensive background

investigation

High School diploma or equivalent

Willing to better understand the diverse challenges that are faced by individuals with IDD

including : community supports, building relationships, and open communication

Must provide monthly availability of at least 2 weekends, by end of the first business week

of the prior month

Must either be scheduled to work or be identified as a backup for at least 2 weekends a

month

Creates and plan activities as requested

Lives on the Ranch in employment contingent housing

Stay over the weekend in the home with individuals served

Sleeping arrangements may be in the common area of the home on a rollaway bed

No pets or dependents of the WDSP may visit while on duty

Provides excellent customer service

History of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other

vulnerable populations

Completes work with a high degree of autonomy

Ability to bring others together and reconcile differences

Outstanding interpersonal relationship building

Detail-oriented, works well under pressure, takes initiative to solve problems, meets

deadlines

Reads and complies with all company policies and procedures, such as in the Down Home Ranch

Employee Handbook.

Able to write and prepare documentation and reports, as requested.

Experience and comfortable with business software

Maintain confidentiality under requirements of the HIPAA statutes

Good communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate with

others

Team player with ability to coordinate and work closely with others

DHR has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been

included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations

and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as

an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and

abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed

appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of

employment, and DHR reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the

employee to perform, as DHR may deem appropriate.