DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The mission of New Horizons is to support people to achieve self-reliance, exercise control over their lives and realize their dreams and desires. The Direct Support Professional is to provide the supports necessary for people to live and/or work independently while being involved, respected and included in their community. The Direct Support Professional is responsible to assist each person supported to achieve personal outcomes that reflect their dreams, hopes and desires.
Position Details:
Full Time: 40 hours per week
Shift: Days - 7am to 3:30pm with some weekends
Pay Range: $17 - $18 plus shift differentials
Job Knowledge and Comprehension:
A. Transportation of people supported to work, activities and appointments.
B. Staff is knowledgeable of assessments and processes used to discover the needs, preferences, and capabilities of the people supported and how that information is used in development and review of the support plan.
C. Monitors crisis situations, discusses incident with authorized staff and people supported. Adjusts supports to individual preferences and helps maintain a safe environment and complies with regulations for reporting.
D. Teach people supported safety in their own homes.
E. Supports and assists people supported in all areas of their daily life, including but not limited to: personal appearance, laundry, menu planning, grocery shopping, home cleaning, communication skills, and personal hygiene.
F. Monitors daily cleanliness and sanitation in the homes of people supported living in their own homes. Assist them in learning to keep their homes neat and clean.
G. Teaches individuals living in their own homes what to do in case of fire, tornado or other emergency situations.
H. Other Duties as assigned consistent with non-exempt functions.
Physical Requirements
Lifting requirements may exceed 50 lbs. during medical emergency situations and/or behavior support. Other physical activities include transferring people we support to and from wheelchairs/beds/toilets, making beds, pushing wheelchairs, carrying groceries, vacuuming, housekeeping, sweeping, and laundry.
Job requires bending, stooping, climbing stairs, and pushing/pulling. This position requires driving a vehicle frequently.
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid Drivers License and safe driving record.
Successful completion of criminal background check.
The Board of Directors of the Human Service Agency shall have the prerogative to hire staff whose qualifications may vary from the above. This position requires access to Electronic Personal Health Information (EPHI). Current HSA Policies and Procedures apply. It is the responsibility of the employee to read, understand, and comply with HSA policies and procedures that apply to protected information and security. Questions about EPHI and HSA Policies should be directed to the HSA Security Officer. Services provided by HSA will be welcoming, accessible, integrated, and responsive to the complex needs of people with co-occurring disorders/conditions.
This is a 24/7 facility. Hours are as needed and assigned.