Direct Support Professional Lead

Description

Kala House serves adults with developmental disabilities receiving crisis intervention services.

• Ensure provision of the type of care and supervision needed by residents, including communication with such residents
• Supervise Community Crisis Home Staff to carry out the facility's program design including but not limed to
o Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable;
o Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety;
o Identification and reporting of Special Incidents
o Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing agency).
o Following residents' IPPs;
o Ensuring residents' rights
• Exercise knowledge of and ensure facility and employee compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Direct the work of others, when applicable
• Meet statutory qualifications and company policy qualifications including all continuing education requirements
• Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees.
• Utilize Universal precautions at all times while on duty.
• Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently.
• Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule.
• Maintain professionalism including appearance at all times while working.
• Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s) supported so that they can make informed decisions about all aspects of their life.
• Provide input regarding individual's progress and needs, and actively participate in their IPP meeting.
• Assist and/or participate in the administration of prescribed oral medications, nebulizers, blood pressure devices, glucose monitoring, or any other medical equipment under written direction of physician or as directed by supervisor.
• Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) as required.
• Assist individual with transfers in and out of bed, automobile, wheelchair, toilet, shower/bath, up and down stairs, and in community.
• Consistently use all mobility, adaptive, and medical devices safely and as directed.
• Attend medical appointments as directed by supervisor and communicate information/outcome accurately and timely to individual and supervisor.
• Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles, follow behavior plans, and report incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate persons (e.g., 911, police, doctor, supervisor, Administrator).
• Ensure that residents are with a responsible Community Crisis Home employee at all times.
• Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential liabilities, and other concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director
immediately.
• Follow duties as assigned by the individual and/or supervisor regarding cleaning/changing of bed linens, doing laundry, yard maintenance, and general house cleaning chores.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident reports, daily case notes, payroll time-sheets, and medical/financial logs.
• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Follow agency's internal grievance policy.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meeting requested by the individual, supervisor, stakeholders, or agency.
• Use feedback to improve performance.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a policy.
• Communicate pertinent information to individuals (e.g. schedules, job functions, needed improvements, holidays, expectations, upcoming events, affirmations, and time/money related information).
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, IPP meetings, and other meetings requested by individual, supervisor, and/or Service Coordinator.
• Assist in development of behavior plans by providing accurate information, as needed.
• Participate in individuals' assessments, as requested.
• Provide information for ISP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing information related to the individual's skills, needs, and goals.
• Follow Community Crisis Home activity schedule
• Administer CPR and/or First Aid, as needed.
• Request any needed equipment (e.g. adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies) to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Respond to communication (e.g. email, text, written, verbal, in person) in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) 1 and 2, 35-hour competency based training course and a pass on the competency test within one year of start date.
• Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including ability to communicate with such clients (e.g. ASL/Sign Language)
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable law and regulation
• Ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records
• Ability to direct the work of others, when applicable
• Ability to read and write in the English language, in order to perform essential duties.
• Possess basic mathematical skills, in order to assist individual with medications, shopping, cooking, and budgeting.
• Successful completion of the on-site orientation process.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education within each twelve-month period following the assumption of duties. Training must include Trauma Informed Care, Person Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Supports and Cultural Competency

Supervision:
• 6 months of Supervisory experience required

Education and/or Experience:
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• A minimum of one-year prior experience implementing ABA with individuals with developmental disabilities with challenging behavior service needs

Physical Demands:
• Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or seven days after employment or licensure

Background Checks and/or Licensing:
• Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations or
o Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in CCR Section 80019(f) or
o Request and be approved for a transfer of a criminal record exemption, as specified in CCR Section 80019.1(r), unless, upon request for the transfer, the department permits the individual to be employed, reside or be present at the facility.
• Successfully pass background check, DMV report, and drug screening test

Other Requirements:
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid California Class C driver’s licensure in good standing
• Qualify for addition to Advance Kids dba Kala House vehicle insurance policy
• Obtain and maintain at all times while employed by Kala House, current CPR/first aid certification, and 20-hour assaultive behavior training (CPI and Ukeru) certification training.
o 60 days from the date of hire, staff must satisfactorily complete the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 40-hour training course and pass the competency examination administered by a QBMP, and become a Registered Behavior Technician or
o Be a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional upon employment