PLATTE COUNTY BOARD OF SERVICES
Developmental Disability Resources Since 1975
Job Description
Position Title: Direct Support Professional – Community Networking
Department: Community Supports
Job Purpose: The Direct Support Professional is the frontline leader responsible for promoting those with intellectual/developmental disabilities to live their best lives by working directly with people to reach their day to day and long-term goals of community involvement and membership.
Evaluated By: Professional Manager
Supervision Given: None
Status: Non-Exempt Employee
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High school diploma, GED or HiSET
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Age 18 Valid Driver’s License and Good Driving Record
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Successful Background Screen
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Eligibility to Work in the U.S.
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Must be able to pass and maintain all required trainings including CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention, Medication Administration, etc.
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Must possess, maintain, and have the ability to utilize a personal electronic device for the purpose of communication, two-factor authentication, and tracking hours worked.
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Must be adaptable to a changing schedule, with flexibility in both workdays and hours based on participant and program requirements.
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Must have successfully completed the DSP I Orientation and Training period
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Embodies the PCBS Vision, Mission, and Values Statements
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Serves as an example for supporting a Person-Centered philosophy
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Shows consistent skills in supporting persons served to lead their healthy, clean, and safe lifestyles that meets their preferences
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Advocates, and provides an example of advocating, for people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
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Supporting persons served to provide input into all aspects of their lives and the Individualized Person-Centered Planning process and provides mentorship to others as needed
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Is a leader in ensuring persons served know about their community and support them in making choices related to accessing the community
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Is skillful, and mentors others, in the implementation of Individualized Person Centered Plans which may include the following:
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Provide protected oversight at levels noted in the plan
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Administer medications according to policy and training
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Physically assist (support, lift, transfer, etc.) persons as needed
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Provide transportation for persons served
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Provide personal hygiene support
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Provide non-violent crisis intervention techniques as needed according to policy and training
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Provide other supports for persons served as needed
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Is a leader in documenting supports provided as required and maintaining privacy and confidentiality of persons served following PCBS policy and procedures
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Deliver services designed to increase an individual’s connection and engagement in formal and informal supports.
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Develop flexible, sustainable and supportive community resources and relationships.
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Ability to introduce individuals served to community resources and supports.
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Ability to develop skills that will facilitate integration of individuals into their community.
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Maintains current training in all required areas
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Serves as mentor and example for co-workers, particularly those in a DSP roles
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Leads by communicating both verbally and non-verbally in a clear, efficient and respectful way in both oral and written formats
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Sets an example and mentors others to complete tasks on time and up to the expected standard
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Shows exceptional skills in working through disagreements with honesty and transparency fostering a trusting team environment
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Supports, mentors and works with teammates in a collaborative way that aids improvement of skills and outcomes
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Works with Professional Manager to ensure proper staffing
Secondary Functions:
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Report vehicle maintenance/safety needs to supervisor
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Attend all meetings and agency functions as required
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Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor
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Extended periods of standing and walking, with some sitting.
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Regular lifting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, or bending as appropriate
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Possibility of physical intervention as trained in CPI if confronted by a person displaying combative or potentially dangerous behavior
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Will require periods of driving agency vehicles
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May require the administration of chest compressions and rescue breaths as trained in CPR
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Noise from persons served, office machines, appliances, and telephones.
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Will have a substantial use of video display terminal.
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Possibility of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other communicable diseases
