Direct Support Professional 3pm-11pm
Work 15 days a month, Off every other Fri. Sat. Sun.
Reports to: Housing Manager
Experience and Qualifications:
High school diploma and a minimal of related service or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve those with intellectual disabilities.
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
Must have knowledge of mental illness and intellectual disabilities. Must be able to distinguish between the two to ensure accurate services are provided.
Signed Disclosure Statement
Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver Program
Ability to Communicate Effectively
Progress Note Documentation
Essential Functions:
Agency and Regulatory Requirements:
Fiscal Policies and Procedures
Policy and Procedure Manual
Individual’s Rights
Licensure Requirements
Medicaid
OSHA
Petty Cash
Checkbook Reconciliation
Individual support Services/Implementation:
Medication Administration
Follow Behavior Plans
Personal Care
Physician Appointments
Scheduling Physician Appointments
Transporting
Leisure Activities
Training, support and assistant to individuals in community Activities of Daily Living
Accessing Community
Lifting and Transferring
Maintain Individuals Records
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
Relationships with families
Rapport Co-Workers
Communicate with relief Staff
Community interactions/contact with the Public
Cooperative Attitude
Conduct Individuals Satisfaction Surveys
Liaison between home and home repairs
Family Meetings
Documentation:
Calculate Data
Incident/Accident/medication Error reports, etc.
Daily Log
Medication Chart
Service Delivery Verification
Data Collection
Progress Notes
Fire Drill Log
Added Responsibilities:
Observance of Work Schedule
Attendance
Punctuality
Flexibility
Locate coverage for time off
Develop schedule and update as changes occur
Rotate On-Call Status
Special Activities:
Housekeeping
Minor Home Repairs
Planning Recreational Activities
Reporting Maintenance Needs
Assigned Home Responsibilities:
- Fire Drills
- Safety Log
- Checking in Medications
Education/Training:
CPR - First Aid - Every 2 Years
TOVA - Annually
Individual Rights - Annually
Blood Borne Pathogens - Annually
TB training & Screening - Annually
Computer Training
Population Specific Training
Professional Development Training
Medication Assistance Training
Human Relations or Related Field (Degrees, certifications, etc.)
Evaluation and Recommendation:
Complete all essential functions of job description reporting to supervisor all issues involving the program and Staff
Other Duties as Assigned
Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $15.00 to $18.00 /hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Direct Support Professional: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
