TPT Direct Support Professional

Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 1pm - 9pm 

with the potential to become a permanent or full-time position!

• 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.
• Identify individual’s strengths, needs, and goals.
• Ensures implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and documents outcomes accurately and timely
• Completes at least 24 hours of training annually, including mandatory training and trainings assigned by your supervisor. 
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Willingness to utilize/learn computers for daily documentation, training, etc.
• 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.
• Provide support and problem-solving techniques to individuals.
• Effective and timely communication with immediate supervisor
• 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.
• Maintains and adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
• Encourage individuals to be independent with their daily skills and/or be willing to teach them skills to become independent. 
• Encourage and respect choices made by individuals. 
• 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.
• 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

Qualifications

Direct Support Professionals are required to get a pre-employment physical and a physical with a mantoux TB test upon hire. 

Salary : $17