What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Lynn & Darla, LLC?
Description :
DEFINITION : Under the supervision of the Community Integration Coordinator, providing direct support services to the people with developmental and physical disabilities in their homes. Lynn and Darla works with customers who require a varying level of need. We offer Supported Living Services and Independent Living Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred :
Preferred 1-year direct support experience with people with developmental, physical or psychiatric disabilities- or transferable skills
Driver's license and reliable transportation
Certifications :
Must have and maintain current CPR / First Aid Certification and present upon hire.
Lynn & Darla General Orientation & Handbook Training- Paid training
Crisis Prevention Intervention (as applicable)- Paid training
Person Centered Training - Paid Training
Benefits (after 90 days of working 32 hours a week)
Medical Insurance (100% paid by employer first tier)
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k Plans
Discount Programs (discounted community activity tickets)
Free physician help line
Paid sick leave
Cell phone stipend ($30 / month for mobile clock in / out)
Must be able to pass a DOJ and Drug Screening
Requirements : PRIMARY DUTIES :
Assure that individual served are provide with assistance in all aspects of their daily living and that they receive supports in all areas needed to live a full active life of their choice.
In conjunction with the individual, assure implementation and follow through on all aspects of the IIP (Individual Program Plan) for people served.
Provide advice, guidance, and support to individuals regarding personal issue and life choices
Act as an advocate for people served.
Act as liaison / consultant to individual's team.
Attend Individual Program Plan (annual) and interim meetings.
Attend as weekly team meetings.
Assure all data collection and daily documentation is completed.
Assure that individuals served have access to nutritional food that they enjoy.
Assure that all symptoms of illness reported by individuals are promptly reported to the physician of their choice.
Assure that persons served have access to transportation when they need it to go into their communities.
Accompany people as necessary to the activities of their choice daily.
Assist people to budget and manage their finances as indicated.
Assure that the human and civil rights of people served are being respected at all times.
Assist individuals to maintain the exterior of their home and lawn in accordance with the standards maintained at other residences in the area.
Assist individuals to maintain the interior of their home through accessing landlords, repair services or other services as needed, reporting all problems and solutions to the landlord and report results to Coordinator.
Communicate with day program services as necessary in a polite friendly manner
Prompt and encourage people to prepare or directly prepare meals and snacks as desired by the individuals on a time schedule determined by the individual.
Prepare administrative reports and documents as necessary.
Responsible to obtain required training and assure that training is kept current (as specified in Training Attachment) to assure to continue employment.
Attend all Regional Center audits as requested to assure that auditors understand implementation of programs.
Adhere to Injury & Illness Prevention Program.
Assume responsibly for all other duties as assigned by Coordinator and / or Director
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