FT Direct Support Professional

Description

Job Description for: Direct Support Professional/Group Home

Reports To: Program Manager

Classification:

Substitute – An employee who normally works less than 30 hours in any given work week. An employee in this position is not guaranteed the same number of hours, shifts, or locations in any given work week. This position is non-exempt from overtime pay.

Part Time – An employee who normally works a maximum of 30 hours per week on the same shift and on the same days of the week. This position is non-exempt from overtime pay.

Full Time – An employee who normally works a minimum of 36 hours per week on the same shift and on the same days of the week. This position is non-exempt from overtime pay.

Job Summary: The Direct Support Professional provides supervision and guidance to the individuals with disabilities who reside in the group home by performing a variety of tasks in the areas of personal care, medication managements, and crisis management.     

Job Responsibilities:

• Have a working knowledge of all agency policies and procedures and ensures compliance.
• Ensure compliance with 6100 and 6400 regulations along with updated ODP requirements communicated through bulletins and communications.
• Performs all job duties with the Agency’s mission and vision.
• Ensures implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP's.
• Completes at least 24 hours of training annually, including mandatory training and trainings assigned by your supervisor. 
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Assist or perform aspects of personal care such as but not limited to tooth-brushing, toileting, bathing, clothing, and feeding.
• Be a positive role model for individuals.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to integrate and support them within their community. 
• Perform housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, shopping, laundry, and mopping as needed.
• Provide support and problem-solving techniques to individuals and respect decisions they make.
• Responsible for medication administration. Must maintain Medication Administration Certification.
• Act as an advocate for individuals in regard to community relationships.  
• Be able to identify work safety issues, injuries, and report immediately.
• Encourage individuals to be independent with their daily skills and/or be willing to teach them skills to become independent. 
• Complete required documentation in agency approved electronic health record and ensure compliance of agency policies pertaining to documentation and Futures’ electronic health record.
• Provide assistance with individual’s emotional issues and provide support, education, and solutions.
• Have an understanding of Incident Management and elevate incidents identified in the Incident Management Bulletin to a point person.
• Use positive and respectful language with your supervisor, co-workers, and individuals. 
• Utilize and model everyday life philosophy in supporting individuals.
• Performs any and all related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Medical Physical: Direct Support Professionals are required to get a pre-employment physical every 2 years.

Working Conditions: Employees in this position may be expected to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays Employee supports individuals on a regular basis who have an intellectual disability and could have co-occurring mental health disorders that present with challenging behaviors including physical and verbal aggression, self-harm, and property destruction. The employee is occasionally exposed to individuals who have the potential to be carrying a communicable disease.