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Position: Direct Support Professional (Full and Part-Time)
Program Assignment: Supported Living
Immediate Supervisor: Supported Living Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications: Abilities judged to be adequate for successful provision of necessary supports to people with disabilities. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. The ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms in order to provide necessary supports and produce a variety of documentation which meets or exceeds state and agency standards.
Other Qualifications: A valid driver's license and a driving record that is acceptable from a risk management perspective may be required. The physical ability to assist in lifting consumers may be required for some assignments.
Position Summary: Responsible for working directly with individuals served at assigned worksite(s) and providing the personal assistance and supervision required for individuals served to improve and maintain quality of life as outlined in Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
Responsible for actively supporting individuals in all aspects of service provision in their homes and communities.
Primary Responsibilities
A. Service Provision
1. Maintains up-to-date, working knowledge of all ISPs and all related service documents. Implements all services as outlined in ISPs and related service documents.
2. Implements behavior and medical care plans safely and effectively. These plans may include physical interventions such as restraints.
3. Completes required worksite and classroom training according to established agency timelines. Attends staff meetings.
4. Makes recommendations to improve services based on firsthand knowledge acquired through implementation of ISPs and experience with the individuals served.
5. Establishes positive relationships with individuals served and with external stakeholders as indicated by quality communication, commitment to individual rights and responsibilities, appropriate interactions, and ability to create a balanced relationship with clear boundaries that allows for relating on fundamental levels.
6. Responsible for diligent monitoring and reporting of the physical and mental health of individuals served including any health changes and out of the ordinary occurrences.
7. Keeps supervisor informed of important incidents, plans, issues concerning individuals served.
8. Completes worksite specific expectations according to training, direction from supervisor, and agency standards.
9. Acts as an advocate for individuals served.
10. Strictly adheres to confidentiality guidelines.
B. Documentation
1. Responsible for writing progress notes for each shift worked that meet or exceed agency and state standards and meet established timelines.
2. Responsible for completing all applicable documentation according to agency standards and timelines connected to service provision for all shifts worked. This includes, but is not limited to: medication administration, finances of individuals served, incident reports, communications with stakeholders, scheduling matters, and shift checklists.
3. Responsible for making all corrections to documentation as directed by supervisor.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- direct care: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Solon, IA 52333 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $16