Direct Support Professional (Children)

Destiny Group Home, Inc.

Direct Support Professional - Certified Medical Technician

Description: DSP serves as direct support staff for individuals with Developmental Disabilities within either the Day Program or Residential community-based Setting. The DSP primary responsibility is to create and maintain an environment where assigned individuals are safe and in compliance with Developmental Disabilities Administration guidelines and expectations. This is achieved through nurturing and caring for the individual with respect to their unique needs and desires. The DSP should be in constant communication with their direct supervisor

and agency Delegating Nurse (if applicable) to ensure all clients are receiving proper medical care to ensure the health of each client. DSP will assist individuals to participate in the community by accompanying individuals to medical appointments and activities. In addition, this position is responsible for providing a range of residential training supports to individuals and their families, tracking and reporting on progress, significant events (reportable and internal incidents) and providing leadership to the individuals served. DSP are required to document all events on the appropriate agency forms.

Reports To:

Direct Program Manager/Coordinator/Supervisor

Education and/or experience:

o At least 1 year of College

o Valid CMT Certification

o Competent computer skills including MS Office or equivalent

o IValid Driver’s License

o CPR/First Aid training

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

1. Values working in a multicultural/diverse environment

2. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including other team members and management

3. Ability to work effectively with a team-oriented environment

4. Computer experience and adequate typing ability preferred

5. Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of individuals

6. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality

7. Demonstrates group leadership and organizational skills

8. Regularly attend scheduled shifts, be punctual for scheduled shifts and meetings and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of the position

9. Effectively monitor safety and demonstrate group management skills and effectively de-escalate potentially behavioral or volatile situations

10. Exercises tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people

11. Stays calm and emotionally available in an environment serving individuals with mental health diagnosis, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behaviorally challenged

12. Openness to feedback and supervision

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1.Blood Borne Pathogens Training

2. Training on Community Integration and Inclusion Training

3. Training on Individual-directed, outcome-oriented planning for individuals

4. Training on the General characteristics and needs of individuals served

5. Training on Fundamental Rights

6. Communicable Disease Training

7. Training on Supporting individuals and families

8. Training on communication skills

9. Provides emergency first-aid and maintains a current standard First Aid/CPR certification

10. Must pass a criminal history check

11. Requires driving an agency vehicle, a valid driver’s license with no more than two (2) points permitting coverage under agency auto liability policy

12. Successful completion of the MTTP and be certified as a Certified Medication Technician by the Maryland Board of Nursing

13. Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Training

14. MANDT

15. Driving Record General Tasks and Responsibilities:

1.Provides a nurturing environment and close intensive supervision and security for all individuals in the residential program

• Maintains a physically safe environment, document and report all needed repairs immediately.
• Attend core training and orientation for employees.
• Assures individual’s basic needs are met including but not limited to meals, medication administration, hygiene, socialization, and basic human rights.
• Administers medication in an accurate and timely manner, under the delegation of the agency nurse.
• Assures that individuals’ daily schedule is followed and/or altered according to their needs, desires, and preference.
• Assures attendance at medical, dental, counseling, or other social service appointments including transportation as needed.

o Adhere to agency policies and procedures in accordance with state regulations and complete given tasks.

o Support participation in the community via: grocery shopping and storage, transportation to and from appointments, and individual supervision.

o Attend staff meetings.

o Assist in the safe evacuation of all persons during an emergency or disaster situation.

o Keep residents informed of all policies and procedures and ensure compliance with these guidelines.

o Teaches healthy living skills and conducts recreational and social activities enhancing skill acquisition and fun

• Monitors activities and whereabouts of individuals

o Assist with intake and assessment of prospective program participants

• If required. Communicate and coordinate with administrative members.

o Assist with agency event planning and implementation.

2. Utilizes approved behavior management techniques appropriately with individuals

i. Assures feedback is clear, specific, timely and respectful

ii. Effectively communicates behavior choices to individuals, outlining the positive and negative

consequences of their choices in accordance with the approved behavior support plan

iii. Communication is adjusted to meet the individuals’ development level and style of communication

3. Employs relationship and counseling skills effectively

i. Models healthy interactions and respectful communication with individuals

ii. Forms caring therapeutic relationships that are warm, nurturing, empathetic and unconditional

iii. Relates to individuals objectively and fairly, considering the individual’s specific needs

iv. Works with individuals to problem-solve and identify solutions to problematic behaviors

v. Facilitates group counseling/skills training sessions assisting individuals in skill development in specific target areas of their Individual Plan

4. Works effectively within a team of co-workers

i. Maintains communication with staff members using a Communication Log and shift-change meetings

ii. Reviews staff and incident logs daily

iii. Tracks team and individual information in staff logs and client notes, using professional language

iv. Participates and contributes to team meetings and case reviews in a constructive manner

v. Maintains communication with co-workers throughout shift and across shifts, keeping them apprised of therapeutic issues

vi. Consults with team and follows through with on recommendations. Remains aware of overall program climate and assists others when need arises

vii. Communicates constructively, appropriately and problem solves differences

5. Completes all individual daily reports, implement program plan goals and documentation in a timely manner in accordance with program procedures – standards.

i. Write progress notes in accordance with agency standards for all individual

ii. Write incident reports as needed.

Additional Requirements

o Employment Eligibility Verification.

o Successful completion of background screening.

o Valid Driver’s license and State ID.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.50 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22