Direct Support Professional (DRIVER)

Job Description

Job Description

The OPARC Mission

OPARC believes that all individuals deserve the human right to be valued members of society regardless of their intelligence or physical capabilities. OPARC exists to make training, employment, and social opportunities available and to be the champion for thousands of people with disabilities in Southern California.

Site : ADULT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Function : Provide support, assistance and training to consumers in the Day Program.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide support, assistance, and training to consumers in all program areas per their established program plan and in conjunction with the scheduled activities. Be knowledgeable of, and provide training directed toward achieving the chosen goals of each individual consumer. Maintain required documentation on all activities, training and consumer’s progress on a daily basis, as assigned. Work closely with case managers and supervisor to assure consumer’s goals are being met. Maintain scheduled activities at all times, with calls to the supervisor if the community schedule is change
• Transport up to four consumers from home to community settings utilizing an OPARC vehicle. Transport up to 8 consumers and 2 assigned support staff, to and from day program on a daily basis.
• Maintain established level of supervision, and at least visual supervision, at all times, for assigned consumers both on site and in the community. For consumers needing additional close monitoring, use the procedures and protocols established for additional safety. Any protocol for behavioral interventions and / or any Restricted Health Care plans must be followed at all times
• Maintain active programming and respectful interaction with consumers at all times
• When assigned a job contract on site or in the community, assure that the highest quality services are provided and that all work order requirements are fulfilled each time
• Monitor consumer health and safety concerns at all times, reporting any concern immediately. Report any suspected abuse immediately to the proper authorities as required by law and OPARC policy
• Maintain all required documentation including but not limited to progress notes, consumer information notices, communication books, special incident reports, and data collection and consumer attendance
• Attend training provided to obtain current CPR / First Aid certification
• Compile programming supplies and equipment needed for community outings daily prior to arrival of consumers. Maintain clean work area
• Maintain appearance of vehicle inside and out
• Inspect, report, and follow up on vehicle safety and maintenance on a daily basis
• Safely load, unload, and tie down all wheelchair passengers
• Ensure all passengers are wearing a seatbelt properly
• Follow street and freeway posted speed limits
• Follow all safety drivers training guidelines
• Attend all assigned meetings and trainings
• Adhere to all safety regulations
• Duties may also include providing direct care services to consumers enrolled in the Alternative Senior Program Component and the Customized Endeavor Option Program (CEO)
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned

Authority : N / A

Direct Reports : None

Supervised By : Program Manager

Requirements :

High school graduate or equivalent. Current CPR and First Aid training required; must have a clear driving record, valid CA driver’s license, safe reliable transportation, and willingness to drive consumers. Able to lift up to 25 lbs. by self, up to 150 lbs. with one other person; able to push wheelchair with consumer up to one mile; standing, walking, sitting, pushing, bending and pulling required; squatting and repetitive motion may be necessary; use chemicals in accordance with manufacturer’s labeled instructions.

Hours : 8 : 30 - 3 : 30, Monday through Friday, with a 1 / 2 hour unpaid lunch (Hours may Vary)