Overview
Heritage Christian Services is seeking candidates for the Senior Direct Support Professional position. In this role you will be responsible for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Senior Direct Support Professional serves as role model for other support staff and provides support to a variety of residential locations as determined by the Associate Director. The Senior Direct Support Professional implements habilitation plans and all other support plans for each person throughout all on-site and community-based activities.
Pay rate for this position: $19.05 / hr
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting
Responsibilities
Putting people firstDemonstrates respect for all people being supportedDemonstrates support for individual choice-making in order to enhance confidence and assertivenessProvides opportunities for the person to be a self-advocateContinuously shares observations, insights and recommendations with the person and their support team
Building and maintaining positive relationshipsSupports people with building and maintaining meaningful relationshipsUses a range of effective communication strategies and skills to establish a collaborative relationship with the person servedModifies their own communication to ensure understanding and respectDevelops trust by communicating empathetically
Demonstrates professionalismDemonstrates respect in all professional relationshipsDemonstrates the following desirable professional qualities in the work site: professional demeanor, attention to punctuality and attendance policies, reliability, flexibility and pleasantnessDemonstrates respect in all matters relating to diversity and inclusionDocument on and assist people in maintaining tools to encourage them to grow and develop. Tools may include, but are not limited to staff action plans, behavior support plans, and individual safety guidelinesDemonstrates enthusiasm for learning the knowledge and skills required to perform the jobReadily seeks and accepts feedback to improve performanceAdheres to and promotes the mission, culture and practices of the organizingParticipates in the work of the organization in a positive way by using problem-solving skillsFollows the NADSP Code of EthicsCompletes needed training by established deadlinesRecord work time accurately utilizing designated technology
Supporting good healthDemonstrates team work with the people supported, co-workers and family in implementing positive behavioral support strategies, consistent with available behavior support plansSupports people with nutritious meal planning, grocery shopping, and food preparation, while following safe storage and handling proceduresMaintains the privacy and confidentiality of each person’s personal information in accordance with HIPAAPrevents, recognizes and reports abuseAdminister medications accurately and reliably
Supporting SafetySupports the safety of people in everyday situationsBe a safe and conscientious driverKnowledgeable about fire and emergency procedures and provide support to people in emergency situations based on their individual safety guidelines and the house plan of protective oversight
Having a homeProvides a safe and clean environment for people supportedSupports people with maintaining a comfortable home environment
Being Active in Their CommunitySupports community participation and contribution
Other tasks as deemed necessary
Qualifications
- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalency
- Valid driver’s license that is in compliance with Heritage Christian Services’ motor vehicle record standards, and reliable transportation to and from work
- Minimum of six months of direct support experience is required. Two or more years’ experience working with people who have an intellectual or developmental disability is preferred; must be able to work effectively with a diverse group of people
- Ability to work a rotation of shifts and overnight hours is required
- Ability and temperament to work effectively with people with mental and physical disabilities is required
- Physical ability to lift and assist people with any needed personal care; ability to follow through with SCIP-R physical intervention training procedures as needed
- Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills and knowledge
Our Commitment to Equity and Justice
We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity. As you speak out, be strong, faithful and well.
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