What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Non-Exempt Part-Time position at Balance Inc?
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Job Summary: The Direct Support Professional services as direct supervision for clients/participants in all of Balance Inc.s services. The Direct Support Professional provides support, supervision, and assistance in performing activities of daily living including personal care, companionship, leisure/ entertainment support, meal preparation and assistance, medication and health assistance and reminders, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene, shopping, transportation, and other assistance within the program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work to help the people Balance supports develop the skills they need to be valued by other people.
- Work to help the people Balance supports create and maintain a living environment that encourages people to be a part of the community in which they live.
- Work to help individuals with developmental disabilities develop the personal care, activities of daily living, communication and relationship skills they need to be valued by other people.
- Work to support the people in the above areas where they cannot effectively support themselves.
- Act as a role model in all activities.
- Tell the story of the quality services you deliver by completing all documentation associate with the program including but not limited to progress notes, data collection, incident reports, medication documentation, time sheets, and other required documents.
- Maintain a high degree of honesty and integrity at all times.
- Transport people as needed and outlined in the individuals plan using personal and/or Balance vehicles.
- Acquire and maintain all required and needed training to properly serve those we support.
- Perform all aspects of job safely and using good judgment.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all individuals, families and employees and comply with all Balance, state and federal privacy laws.
Organizational Competency
Promoting Mission & Culture
Competency Description: Acts as a model and champions the unique needs of the diverse participants by determining appropriate programs, responses and degree of individual advocacy in keeping with Balances Mission, Vision, Culture and Organizational objectives.
Positional Competencies
Communication
Competency Description: Communicates effectively with
clients/participants, co-workers, families, and other community contacts. Carefully and confidentially discusses client/program needs in an appropriate manner.
Attention to Detail
Relationship Management
Competency Description: Develops, monitors and maintains positive programs and supportive relationships with staff, participants, community members, care management and other outside / third parties. Consistently treats others with respect, accomplishing objectives through networking and collaboration, valuing and involving people of diverse backgrounds and experience.
Responsibility/Accountability
Competency Description: Holds self and others accountable for meeting goals aligned with the organizations strategic business objectives by monitoring plans, focusing on results, and measuring outcomes. Follows through on commitments and meets deadlines.
Time Management
Competency Description: Identifies, prioritizes and balances tasks and activities, and exercises discipline to maintain focus, reduce interruptions, avoid procrastination, and persist in execution.
Organization
Competency Description: Strong organization skills to maintain multiple projects at one time. Reprioritizes as new deadlines are set and identifies potential areas of conflicting priorities.
Education: High School diploma preferred
Certifications and/or Licenses: Valid drivers license required
Relevant Experience & Training:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals preferred
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment when solving problems
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in home and community based settings. The Direct Support Professional will dress in casual attire that is presentable
Physical Requirements:
- Work requires sitting, standing, walking, crouching and driving; lifting up to 50lbs
- Complete a background disclosure form and meet all requirements to pass criminal background checks
- Pass initial drug screen and maintain a drug-free lifestyle
