What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESIDENTIAL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL position at LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.?
Description
This position is eligible for:
Full-Time: Sign-on Bonus - $600 at 75 days, $800 at 6 months, and $1000 at 1 year of employment.
Part-Time: Sign-on Bonus - $600 at 75 days, $800 at 6 months, and $1000 at 1 year of employment.
WHO IS LOGAN?
LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.
What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.
What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.
How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.
LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:
Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans
Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program & KISx Card for optimal surgical procedures
403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
$15,000 company paid life insurance
Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions
The Direct Support Professional will actively participate as members of a team supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in activities that make their day meaningful and support their achievement of desired outcomes.
Requirements
Essential Functions
- Provides a positive environment for individuals served that allows for learning and enjoyment of activities.
- Provides consistent meaningful activities.
- Provides direct support and training to individuals served.
- Encourages individuals to be as independent as possible in their daily routine and takes advantage of every opportunity to teach.
- Initiates activities and encourages individuals to participate in the activities.
- Performs activities with individuals in the areas of house cleaning, household maintenance, grocery shopping, and nutritious meal preparation and clean up, personal grooming and bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.
- Implements goals and objectives as identified in Individual Support Plans and Implements Behavior Management Plans.
- Actively listens to individuals and encourages them to express their personal preferences.
- Identifies the personal interests of individuals.
- Assists with positioning, transferring and personal care of individuals. Must be able to assist up to 50 lbs.
- Provides for the dignity of individuals by assuring personal cleanliness including monitoring the condition of personal possessions, clothing and adaptive equipment.
- Properly administers medications and promotes a healthy environment.
- Provides support for individuals as they access community resources and recreational activities.
- Assists individuals with money management and makes application for benefits for individuals as directed.
- Transports individuals in agency vehicles or personally owned vehicles for access to community resources and activities such as church, dances, etc. Participates in such activities with the individuals.
- Performs safety drills as directed.
- Effectively communicates progress and issues regarding individuals served to the Program Coordinator and with other team members as needed.
- Adheres to agency policy and procedure in the performance of duties.
- Adheres to regulatory and accreditation guidelines in the delivery of services.
- Completes agency reporting in accordance with agency protocol
- Completes service summaries, data sheets and all other documentation for each person served.
- Completes routine operational paperwork in a timely manner including e-time adjustment sheets, leave requests, etc.
General Responsibilities
Responsible for the health and safety of individuals served.
- Expected to serve as role model for individuals served.
- Expected to serve as an advocate and to protect the human rights of individuals served.
- Expected to participate in training as required by your supervisor or for all LOGAN staff.
- Expected to demonstrate good judgement.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- One year working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Job Knowledge
- Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
- Ability to travel within the county and occasional travel may be required out of the county area.
Abilities, Interests, Aptitudes, or Licensure
- Current and valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage.
CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY
Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluids. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee.
Salary : $1,000
