Direct Support Professional (DSP)

HANDS LLC OF ROWAN seeks to employ a Direct Support Staff for adults with IDD. You must pass a background check and a healthcare registry check.

This is a 3rd shift position. 11PM-7am.

The primary responsibility of the Residential Direct Support is to provide training and supervision of HANDS OF ROWAN, LLC individuals residing in the Residential Program. This para-professional position provides specialized daily training, and assistance with training on projects in the residential facility, community, as well as training on behavior management techniques.

This position has an emphasis is instructional (training individuals) in nature, rather than custodial. (doing for the individuals). As a para-professional, the Direct Support Trainer is expected to be self-directed, self-motivated, well- organized, willing to increase their knowledge of developmental disabilities, and at all times display total professionalism in their attitude, appearance, and in their relationships with individuals and co-workers. The well-being of our individuals is always the utmost priority; therefore, it is imperative that the

Direct Support Trainer be fully aware of, and an advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.

1. Complete the following training and be recertified when required: Medication Administration (annual),

First-Aid (2 years), CPR (2 years), Bloodborne Pathogens (annual), Health & Safety, Individual Rights

(annual), Behavior Management Training, PIP (annual).

2. Provide service and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities (mental health, social

and communication challenges).

3. Work cooperatively and openly with supervisor, co-workers, parents, guardians, and other

appropriate persons involved with the individual. Relay pertinent information to co-workers.

4. Uphold individual confidentiality and ensure that individual rights are always being implemented.

5. Be flexible regarding work schedule, assignments, and procedures.

6. Implement all goals as scheduled on individual’s plan of care; collect and document data when the

goal is run.

7. Utilize Therap Electronic Medical Record System.

8. Report allegations of abuse immediately.

9. Assist individuals with behaviors, learning good work skills, and other work-related issues (e.g.,

hygiene, appearance, staying on work schedule, etc.) and provide job support (as needed), train,

monitor and assist individuals in job settings.

10. Assist with the development of individual-specific schedules using agency approved methods and

ensure schedules are being properly completed.

11. Assist with task analysis and implementation of individuals’ goals.

12. Maintain a safe and orderly training environment.

13. Monitor and implement behavior modification programs (using agency approved and trained

procedures if applicable). Notify issues to supervisor.

14. Encourage individuals’ independence and self-advocacy, ensure the awareness of individual

rights.

15. Attend in-service trainings as arranged and required – staff meetings, etc.

16. Administer medications, if applicable.

17. Administer CPR/First Aid, if needed.

18. Write incident reports, as required.

19. Provide information to the supervisor as needed to note problems.

20. Ensure compliance with agency policy and procedures.

21. Participate in site drills (fire, safety, emergency, disaster) and adhere to safety procedures.

22. Assist with individual(s) appointments and transport as directed.

Residential DST Job Description

23. Food preparation using specific individual diet orders and individual training on food preparation.

24. Be familiar and comply with HANDS OF ROWAN, LLC policies all applicable state and

25. federal regulations, guidelines, and standards.

26. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma, prefer college education. Must have valid driver license. Experience providing support to individuals with special needs is preferred. Regular and predictable attendance. Must be able to stand, sit, walk, run, climb, bend, crouch, stoop, push, pull, twist, reach, lift, hear and see the individuals. Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing the essential job duties.

Ability to deal with stress and behaviors associated with individuals with developmental disabilities, which requires intense one on one contact and management. The ability to handle the individual’s behaviors (including but not limited to scratching, pinching, kicking, biting, hitting, etc.) that are the result of their disabilities. These behaviors could be sexually offensive and possibly viewed by untrained people as sexually harassing. Physical strength and lung capacity to administer CPR. Ability to implement PIP procedures if necessary. If applicable be able to assist individual (up to 200 pounds) from floor position with other staff assistance.

You must present two kinds of identification and a copy of your high school diploma or transcript at the time of your interview. All required training must be completed before your start date. All trainings are paid.

Salisbury and surrounding areas.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Caregivers: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14