DSP (Direct Support Professional)

JOB SUMMARY: Part time/full time opportunity supporting a young woman with developmental and physical challenges (CP) during the day, M - F. If you like movies, music, bowling to name a few, this could be the job for you! This young woman has an engaging personality and is highly social and communicates using her computer devices. She is a high school graduate and enjoys participating in a wide variety of activities (concerts, bowling, movies, theater club, etc.). She excels staying current with pop culture developments. She is currently taking an in-person college class -women's literature. Other class subjects have included music and art. On a personal level, she needs assistance (hand over hand) with daily living needs (hygiene, nutrition) through hands on support. A wheelchair accessible van is available for all community participation activities.

RESPONSIBILITI

Agency Mission/Quality Services

• Understand and perform all job functions based on the mission and philosophical principles of KNC.
• Adhere to the Standards of Excellence for all employees.
• Ensure the health, safety, well-being, and human rights of all people supported by following all agency policies and procedures.
• Create a positive, team-oriented, holistic, and compassionate work environment that focuses on quality service delivery and program development.
• Adhere to the agency timelines/schedule regarding attendance and participation at all mandatory training and scheduled trainings.
• Act as a role model for people supported by demonstrating a professional manner in all aspects of job performance.
• Promote and model Positive Behavior Supports.

Clinical Support

• Provide support and counseling to people supported to assist them with developing their problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Identify interfering behavior and implement behavioral interventions and protocols and/or to provide counseling to people as needed.
• Participate in regular team meetings and clinical discussions regarding people supported.
• Implementation of Support Plan Goals through Teaching and Training
• Understand and implement support plan goals and strategies.
• Provide ongoing training and support to people supported by implementing skills development groups and individualized training that promotes independence and skill development.
• Develop interesting and creative skills development groups that will engage people supported to learn and grow.
• Provide feedback and adjustment of techniques as a means to assist people supported to attain their personal goals and provide individualized support when necessary.
• Assess the abilities of people supported and provide constructive input in the completion of assessment tools and support plan documentation.
• Implement individualized and small group activities in the community (i.e., swimming, volunteering, horseback riding, etc.)

Advocacy/Communication

• Support and foster the growth and independence of people supported.
• Participate in support plan meetings by providing information that is based on the wishes and desires of the person supported.
• Promote increased participation in community activities and in the use of community resources.
• Communicate all issues and concerns regarding people supporting the Program Manager and/or appropriate person.
• Support people according to their individual communication styles and respect their support needs.
• Empower people to make choices and exercise their human rights.
• Engage in supervisions with the Program Manager that focus on support and improvement in job performance.

Documentation

• Ensure that all information regarding people supported is maintained with the highest level of confidentiality based on the policies and procedures regarding people’s protected health information.
• Complete required documentation that is accurate, completed within established timelines, and within a manner based on dignity and respect to people supported including data sheets, case notes, incident reports, seizure records, etc.
• Keep daily data on behavior plans and protocols as agreed upon by the clinical team.

General

• Adhere to all personnel policies, especially regarding the importance of good attendance and punctuality.
• Follow through on all assigned tasks.
• Work cooperatively with all team members and agency personnel.
• Supervise people supported at all times including their arrival and departure.
• Assist people with their personal care needs (eating, toileting, grooming etc).
• Ensure a clean and safe environment and to report any health or safety concerns promptly to the appropriate person based on policies and procedures.
• Assist with transportation by driving for day supports including morning and afternoon runs using KNC or personal vehicle.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year experience with the IDD population.
• Valid driver’s license
• Crisis intervention training (i.e., Safety Care) is favorable
• Have completed or willingness to complete training

in the following areas:

Relias

CPR

Developmental disabilities

Social role valorization/inclusion

Community services

Human rights.

Passenger Assistance Training

Completed medication administration program (He-m1201)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22