Direct Support Professional, Site Leader Day Services

Description

Job Summary:

Provide care through site monitoring and compliance to insure ideal care through leadership of other direct care coworkers at the assigned work site.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead the on-site staff to achieve the vision and mission of our organization. This includes being a positive role model for coworkers and helping them be better caregivers so that their abilities to support our participants needs is better than ever. Communicate with the Day Manager if concerns with on-site staff are observed or reported.
• Report all employee related concerns (disciplinary, injuries and status changes) to your Day Manager and/or the Director of Residential and Day Services.
• Insure assigned property remains in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
• Develop knowledge of community resources available to individuals.
• Notify manager of medication changes, new diagnosis, etc. to insure timely HRST updates occur.
• Provide input to Day Manager regarding staff performance, progressive discipline, and annual evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Day Manager to insure that monthly staff meetings occur for the site. In absence of a Day Manager the Site Leader will plan and hold these monthly meetings.
• Connect individuals with community resources and natural support system through activities, outings, and other events you schedule or that are planned by the Day Manager.
• As necessary or designated by the Day Manager, attend participant meetings such as Individualized Service Plan (ISP), Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs), Addendum Meetings, etc.
• Complete on-site orientation with each new staff member and submit the required documentation to the Human Resources Department within 24 hours.
• Complete all scheduled training courses to insure requirements are met and remind staff assigned to this property of upcoming deadlines to help insure overall compliance.
• Update, review, and manage participant records that are electronic or on-site at the property weekly.
• Follow the agency's Individual Accident/Incident Reporting policy and complete documentation as needed. For reports entered by other staff, insure that you have reviewed the report and provided appropriate follow up comment and/or notifications outside the agency (i.e. family, support coordinator, etc.)
• Enter participant attendance in Therap daily, but no less than weekly for the Day Manager to approve.
• Review the MAR no less than weekly for staff errors. Contact the individuals responsible for making corrections and insure that these are completed withing 72 hours.
• Assign DSP staff to complete and track participant goals in Therap, then review documentation weekly to insure that goals are tracked in accordance with participant's ISP. Site leader may also be responsible for goal documentation.
• Assign or complete monthly emergency drills. Review and/or submit drills to the Day Manager by the 5^th of each month.
• Insure vehicle maintenance occurs as required.
• Collect vehicle logs and weekly inspection sheets. Submit these to the Finance Department by the 5^th of each month. Site leader may also be responsible for daily travel or weekly inspection documentation.
• Complete HRST Data Tracking in Therap each month.
• Review shift task checklist and assign cleaning duties to staff as needed.
• While working regular schedule may be asked by the Day Manager to assist in finding coverage for DSP shift changes or openings.
• Maintain contact with participant's families as needed and required.
• Review participants Individualized Service Plan (ISP), Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST), Healthcare Plan (HCP) and/or Risk Mitigation Plan (RMP) or other care plans as applicable to the individual in order to provide appropriate physical and/or emotional support, care, health, and safety oversight.
• Insure that all staff scheduled at the property have reviewed the plans listed above and signed the applicable signature sheets as required.
• Insure Annual Physicals, Medication Consent, Annual Dental, AIMS, Mammogram, Pap Smear, Prostate Exam as applicable are submitted to Compliance Coordinator for the electronic file.
• Check fire extinguishers (including vans) once a month to insure equipment is up-to- date and securely in place. Sign the attached tag to document this.
• Conduct and document water temperature checks at least once per week.
• Insure adequate groceries and household supplies are on-site at all times.
• Insure participant medication is available on-site as prescribed.
• Insure that participants have an adequate supply of required SMS. When supplies run low contact the Day Manager.
• Submit receipts for facility purchases (Walmart, etc.) to the Day Manager weekly.
• Insure emergency food supply is appropriate and available at all times.
• Monitor central heat and air unit air filters and change monthly.
• Insure that all required certifications remain current including CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Professional Certification, Licensing, and remind staff assigned to this property of upcoming deadlines to help insure overall compliance.
• Follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule to insure
  individuals protected health information is secure.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of Easterseals Southern Georgia, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Provide constant support and care to participants including but not limited to toileting, assisting with eating and hydration, positioning, and independent living skills.
• Assist participants to prepare meals and snacks.
• Assist participants when moving in and out of wheelchairs, automobiles, and/or beds as needed.
• Assist participants with medication monitoring to insure compliance with written physician orders and document in Therap as needed.
• Insure participants are dressed neatly and appropriately for center based or community based activities or outings.
• Transport participants to outings, events, and other services as scheduled.
• Document participant activities, support, care, vital signs, health tracking, and other occurrences throughout shifts in the Therap system.
• Protect and care for company and participant property to insure long-term use.
• Clean and care for participant laundry as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• After hours availability for emergency situations only.
• Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate and properly use hoyer lift, glucose monitor, BP machine, participant lifts/accessories, shower chairs and seats, other assistive devices to improve abilities and monitor overall health.
• Use of technology and office equipment including, but not limited to laptop, email, fax, printer, Microsoft Office Suite, Paycom, PolicyStat, Thearp, QuickMAR, and other participant records management systems.

Job Specifications (Characteristics to perform successfully):

• Ability to lead a team effectively by motivating and inspiring others to achieve the vision of the organization.
• Exhibit a high standard of participant care.
• Maintain objectivity in position in order to set appropriate limits while working with participants.
• Work cooperatively and responsively with ESSG Leadership to ensure optimal care of participants.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with participants, families, co-workers, support coordinators, and community members.
• Ability to manage time effectively and exhibit organizational skills.
• Support participants in personal growth and development while respecting differences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or approved equivalency certificate.
• Georgia Certified Nurses Aid Certification (CNA) is preferred. Equivalent work experience or other certifications will be considered.
• 2 years professional work experience in disability services.
• CPR/AED Certification
• First Aid Certification

Salary : $15 - $16