We are seeking applicants for Direct Support Professionals who are responsible for providing and fulfilling the medical, health, safety, and training needs of each participant receiving services, along with maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Schedule:
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm OR 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Monday - Friday
- May include holidays
FLSA Status:
Employment Status:
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life
- Voluntary Life
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Group Accident
- Group Critical Illness
- 401(k) (Employee Contributions 100% Vested)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Must have at least one year of professional experience working with adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Must complete all required training as outlined by DDID regulations, including first aid and CPR certification
- Must be able to read, understand and implement written and oral instructions
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing
- Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of auto insurance
Responsibilities:
- Attends to participant’s needs, which may include assistance with grooming, choosing appropriate dress, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinence care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, and/or any needs participant has listed in Plan of Care.
- Maintains a safe environment. Reports any unsafe conditions or acts to direct supervisor.
- Aids each participant in exploring opportunities for community involvement, specifically leisure and recreation activities, as outlined in the participant’s Plan of Care. Documents community involvement on appropriate record(s).
- Completes documentation in the participant’s record using correct terminology on the daily notes, summaries, charts, and data sheets. Indicating whether Plan of Care goals and outcomes have been achieved.
- Completes initial medication administration training. Administers and documents medication at 100% accuracy as documented through Agency medication error/incident reports.
- Assists with preparing lunches, as needed.
- Aids each participant in reaching their goals as identified in the service plans.
- Participants in team meetings, as needed.
- Contributes to the development of enriching activities for individuals supported.
- Cooperates and works as a team member with co-workers and supervisors. Treats co-workers and supervisors with respect. Promotes teamwork and maintains a positive attitude.
- Completes initial and annual training-(CPR, First Aid, Tb skin assessment, etc.) as directed by Agency policy and regulatory standards. Attends monthly staff meetings and additional staff development trainings as scheduled.
- Interacts appropriately with participants. Treats participants with dignity and respect. Educates participants to advocate for themselves and exercise rights on a daily basis.
- Adheres to Agency policy and procedures. Maintains a consistent work attendance record. Limits use of calling off to a minimum and notifies direct supervisor in appropriate amount of time when unable to report to work.
- Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
