What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Relief position at Community, Work & Independence Inc?
TITLE: Residential Relief Direct Support professional
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Per-Diem
Schedule: Several shifts available.
POSITION CONCEPT:
The Residential Relief DSP will assist the Residential Manager and the Residential Program Director in the programming and supervision of the participants in the Residential Habilitation Program.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Residential Relief DSP will:
- Actively cooperate with the President/CEO and other staff members in a joint endeavor in satisfactorily achieving the goals of CWI.
- Work under the supervision of the Residential Manager in carrying out the objectives of the Life Plan.
- Carry out the methodologies and techniques of each service area.
- Supervise participants in routine activities, which may include but is not limited to feeding, lifting, repositioning, assisting in ambulating, execution of exercise programs, physical intervention in behavior programs/crisis, first aid, CPR, medication administration and transportation of the participants.
- Promote therapeutic carry over for the participants during transit as assigned.
- Assist participants displaying deficits in the areas of health care, toileting, dressing, showering and feeding, independent living skills, mobility, communication, self help, socialization and adaptive skills.
- Interact with participants in a therapeutic manner to facilitate social and interpersonal development.
- Perform general housekeeping duties, laundry, shopping, cleaning, meal preparation, and all other responsibilities to create a positive home environment.
- Keep daily records of program participants’ progress.
- Attend and provide input during participant's reviews and individual participant service plan development.
- Evaluate participants in specific service areas in conjunction with the Residential Manager and the Individual Services Team.
- May be temporarily redeployed to another IRA
- Residential Relief DSP’s must be able to Raise or lower an object (weighing up to 50 pounds) from one level to another, using hands, arms, and/or shoulders. Includes upward pulling.
- The Residential Relief DSP must be capable of lunging forward and kneeling for extended periods of time.
- Our DSP’s must have the physical Stamina to assist with individual care activities and support daily routines.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Residential Manager or Residential Program Director.
- Take part in any in-service training as offered by the agency and attend meetings as requested.
- Act in any other capacity as directed by the President/CEO.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be of good character, have a clean background, Driver’s License Preferred. Must have an affinity for working with working people with developmental disabilities, and be capable of handling all the position responsibilities as outlined. Demonstrated competency in first aid/CPR safety procedures, medication administration, a high school diploma or CNA Certification, is considered a plus.
EEO Statement: CWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.
