Direct Support Professional - Remote

Summary: The Direct Support Professional Remote position is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care and independence of individuals who have physical, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. This position will primarily support individuals in achieving their greatest level of independence by providing remote monitoring and training and PRN support and assistance (including, in some cases, in person emergency response) on individualized goals and objectives. The RSP monitors individuals to support an environment of greater independence, health, and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Programming

• Remotely monitors multiple individuals served and provides support in areas related to health, medication, safety, and activities of daily living.
• Empowers individuals to make independent decisions and provides emergency backup as needed.
• Interacts with the individual served with high attention to engagement.
• Responds to emergency requests from individuals served, and as needed escalates to dispatching of back-up in individual staffing.
• Notifies and coordinates with emergency services when required.
• Troubleshoots technology issues with remote support systems in the homes.
• Provides ongoing training with technology to individuals served to engage them to utilize in-home devices.
• Monitors wearable devices when individual is away from home, and provides assistance and interventions as needed.
• Provide in-service training and consultation to individual’s served and parents/guardians/DSPs on technology, including the use of remote support systems.
• Assist in the assessment of the individual’s strengths and needs.
• Provide input into the development of the individual’s treatment plan (goals and objectives).
• Implement individual treatment and behavioral plans using a variety of methodologies and best practices based on the needs of the individual.
• Address challenging behaviors proactively and utilize positive behavior intervention to manage and promote improved behavior while remaining supportive of individuality.
• Assist individuals in recreational, social and community activities based on preference and individual plans.
• Monitor the health and safety of the individual at all times. Respond to and report unsafe conditions, environment, and equipment to the Supervisor, verbally and in writing.
• Evaluate the individual for changes in emotional and/or physical status and report verbally and in writing any concerns to a supervisor.
• Ensure that each individuals’ rights are protected.
• Use individual first language and treat individuals with dignity and respect.
• Dress appropriately and professionally for the responsibilities of the position.
  
  

Transportation

• May provide transportation to individuals served. If required to drive, will maintain a valid Arkansas Driver’s License and current car insurance, will complete annual Rules of the Road training and if required, will obtain a CDL.
• Will follow all vehicle procedures including but not limited to vehicle pre-check inspection, using seat belts, wheelchair tie-downs, not using cell phone or engaging in any prohibited conduct.
  
  

Compliance/HIPAA

While performing the duties of this job, employee will comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to Easterseals Arkansas.

Employee has access to all protected health information of the individuals directly served by this individual, except psychotherapy notes. Employee will not attempt to access any other protected health information unless otherwise approved by Supervisor or Privacy Officer.