What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional)-1:1 and Group position at Northern Inc?
General Job Description
The primary goal of this position is to maintain member safety as well as stimulate and encourage the member to reach their full potential. This includes consistent supervision, achieving daily goals, and implementing a variety of activities for member growth and entertainment. This may also require the trainer to transport members as well. Trainers attend monthly educational meetings that include learning changes and techniques within the field, modifications and approaches with members, as well as interpersonal skills to provide a positive working environment. Trainers also have a variety of chores they complete on a weekly or daily basis.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
- Develop skills in the use and care of individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injuries.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with other employees, superiors, members’ families, and the public.
- Ability to maintain patience and perseverance with members.
Essential Job Functions
- Actively supervise and protect the safety of members and other staff.
- Assure safety of members and staff.
- Any keys giving access to restricted or protected items or locations MUST be kept on your person at all times.
- Medication cabinets and doors are to be locked at all times.
- Be aware of surroundings and members’ needs/behavior at all times.
- Achieve daily member goals, including running the goal correctly and accurately recording the
progress.
- Create and implement activities that are appropriate to members’ abilities and ensure safety.
- Consistent interaction with members.
- Positivity, encouragement, and promotion of independence.
- Transportation, following transportation guidelines and ensuring safety of individuals and staff.
- Fill out appropriate paperwork, complete paperwork in black/blue pen, making sure to initial all appropriate places, turn paperwork in complete and on time.
- Cleaning - keeping day facility clean, neat and tidy at all times.
- Professional appearance and behavior must be maintained, as specified in the
employee handbook, at all times.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid training
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a variety of background checks including DFS, criminal and sex offender registry (State Requirement)?
- Are you able to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings (State Requirement)?
- Do you have a DUI related offense on your driving record within the last 3 years (Insurance Requirement)?
- Are you at least 21 years of age (Insurance Requirement)?
- Do you have experience working with individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and Acquired Brain Injuries (Preferred)?
Ability to Commute:
- Cody, WY 82414 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cody, WY 82414: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
