The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a member of the clinical team that provides compassionate care and assistance to individuals who struggle with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges and require assistance to achieve their fullest potential. The DSP provides the assistance necessary to allow the clients we serve to live independently and ensure their wellness, health, and safety. The DSP, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides a wide range of services to meet the environmental, physical, psychosocial, and personal needs of the individuals in our care. The DSP embraces the mission of organization by fostering a culture of compassion, hope, service, and collaboration.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assists with daily living activities, including but not limited to planning and preparing meals, housekeeping, and assisting with personal hygiene, cleaning.
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Supports the independence of individuals served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life.
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Models hope and optimism when encouraging individuals served to achieve their potential.
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Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities.
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Cultivates a safe and supportive relationship and environment.
- Provides supervision and guidance to individuals served to build skills and competence.
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Documents interactions and activities per policies and procedures.
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Monitors and responds to crisis situations or potential crisis situations consistent with best practice, policies, and procedures.
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Utilizes skills and competencies to respond to crises.
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Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse or mistreatment consistent with the organizations policies and procedures.
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Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization’s ethical code.
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Assists in maintaining the well-being and safety of individuals served.
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May assist individuals served with daily medication administration.
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Perform the delivery of services with this organization and our consumers to include:
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Consumer transportation including, but not limited to, medical appointments, community activities, school/day programming, religious services, and family visits.
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Perform all daily activities within any home setting including, but not limited to, meal preparation, activities of daily living, shopping, household cleaning and maintenance, leisure activities, and consumer outcomes.
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Assist with community home licensing annually and home activities as prescribed in operating regulations
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ISP development and outcomes.
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Accurate completion of required paperwork to include but not limited to medication logs, daily logs, goal logs, incident reports, sleep / awake charts, weight charts, BM charts, fire drill logs, seizure logs, behavior plan documentation, gas receipts, vehicle logs, consumer funds.
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Accurate completion of hours worked through HRIS system to clock in/out.
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Completion of required training hours on an annual basis according to the Training year.
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Completion of Competency Based Training as needed
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Attend all scheduled home and office staff meetings.
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Be available for shifts twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days per week as scheduled.
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Assist with on call activities and emergency situations as requested by the Residential manager.
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Responsible for the safety and well-being of all the individuals residing in the home(s).
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Administer consumer medications.
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Work with Lead DSP and Residential Manager to ensure that all the needs of the individuals are met according to their ISP.
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Follow all supervision requirements of consumers as noted in consumer ISP/BSP.
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Assist the Residential Manager with special projects related to the Agency.
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Other duties/tasks as assigned or requested by supervisor or Lead DSP.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
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High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate (required).
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Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred).
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Minimum 6 months to one (1) year direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or human services field.
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3-year clean motor vehicle record and valid driver’s license
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Clean drug screening
Job Competencies:
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Office, email, time-recording and other applications.
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Knowledge of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments.
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Knowledge of and ability to work with developmentally disabled individuals.
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Excellent documentation and financial/mathematical skills
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Strong documentation skills.
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Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel.
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Physical ability to fulfill job duties and requirements
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The ability to supervise and/or assist individuals served of the Residential program.
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The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Physical ability to fulfill job duties and requirements.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel.
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Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
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Schedule flexibility.
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Stress Tolerance: Recognize crisis situations and react to such in a calm, mature manner; accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; and the ability to identify, react to, and report security concerns.
- Completion of all required training including but not limited to CPR and First-Aid.
NETWORK FUNCTIONS:
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Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines
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Observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures
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Observes all Personnel Policies and Procedures
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Observes all Agency’s Policies and Procedures
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Observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality
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Completes and returns all paperwork distributed by the Human Resource Department
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Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings
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Always maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good professional judgment in all areas of employment duties
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Documents time worked accurately
EQUIPMENT/MACHINES:
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Vehicle Requirements
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Current driver’s license, vehicle registration and vehicle insurance
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Vehicle / wheelchair lifts
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Adaptive Equipment
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Business use of company equipment to include: telephone, cellular telephone, and home appliances and furnishings
ADHERE TO AND FOLLOW:
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The By-Laws of the Corporation and as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Individual must be able to meet physical requirements of the job:
- Sitting at a meeting table or desk – Reaching – Lifting – Bending – Standing – Stooping – Twisting - Climbing steps - Driving a vehicle
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Environment(s) is modern, well-lit office facilities in multiple locations
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Multiple levels of stairs with access by elevator
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Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more
ACCIDENT, HEALTH HAZARD AND SECURITY KNOWLEDGE:
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Bloodborne Pathogens, Right To Know, HIPAA, Security Acts, Fire & Safety
ADHERE TO AND FOLLOW:
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The By-Laws of the Corporation and as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation.
The statements on these pages reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified. These statements shall not be considered as the detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. We rely on good judgement, common sense and Teamwork. From time-to-time you may be requested to perform other duties essential in the effective management of this facility. Although these duties may not be identified in this written job description, you will be required to perform such tasks, providing the proper training of such duties has been given to you. A well-trained and cross-trained staff is essential in this organization. Your job knowledge in all areas of your field will benefit both you and this organization. Schedule Flexibility: Please note that work schedules are subject to change due to business needs. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and location may be required. The more you know and the more areas you can work in this office will add value to you, as a person, as well as value and continued success of Inperium, Inc. & Family of Services.
Schedule Flexibility:
Please note that working hours are subject to change based on business needs. Flexibility in working hours including evenings, weekends and location may be required.
The more you know and the more areas you can work in will add value to you, as a person, as well as value and continued success of Inperium, Inc. & Family of Services.
About Company:
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
