What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Group Day position at Dominion Care?
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Assist and support individuals to maintain overall health, develop skills in activities of daily living, identify, access, and engage in their community and home environments, access public resources, facilitate relationship building with the greater community, and to empower persons in services to achieve their goals and the life they want.
PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation
• 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Ability to engage with others using courtesy, tact, and good judgment.
• Clean driving record
• Appropriate safety equipment and first aid kit in personal vehicle
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties will vary, depending on the program and the people you are assigned to
support.
• Provide support to help individuals learn to be more independent and to meet their goals with
variety of day-to-day events. This may include, but is not limited to, bathroom support, household
chores, budgeting, making friends, exploring their community, shopping, meal prepping,
advocating for themselves, eating, etc..
• Demonstrates effective and professional communication with individuals and their
families/support systems as well as with providers serving the individuals while establishing and
maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist with personal care and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including but not limited to directly
supporting with baths, oral care, dressing, grooming, etc..
• Provide training in skills related to the use of community resources, such as transportation,
shopping, and social and recreational activities.
• Monitor the health and physical condition of individuals and assist with medication
management and other medical needs when applicable.
• Recognize and report suspected cases of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Supervise individuals to ensure their health and safety.
• Provide behavioral support as appropriate and train individuals in adaptive behavior for home
and community settings, such as managing anger, handling social encounters with others, and
developing a support network.
• Facilitate the active involvement of the individuals served and their families/support systems in
the service delivery process, maintain knowledge of individuals’ daily goals, and document
progress toward achieving those goals.
• Assist individuals in handling developmental and life transitions, stay knowledgeable about
available community resources and help connect individuals with these resources.
• Ensure quality, timely completion, and submission of required documentation.
• Maintain accurate time records by clocking in and out at the start and end of each shift.
• Maintain current personal car insurance and registration
BENEFITS TO JOINING OUR TEAM
- 401(K) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
