What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Awake Over Nights position at Pride Inc.?
SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES:
In keeping with the values and philosophy of Pride, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the specific duties listed on their Position Description.
All team members are to assure that all people are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from neglect, abuse, and exploitation, and are living in a growth promoting environment. All team members are to serve as a positive role model for other team members and people served, following the mission, values, and policies of Pride.
In the performance of your position duties you should always be aware of how you can enhance the individual’s ability to make choices in their lives that will allow them to achieve their goals, have better relationships, be more satisfied with their services and with their life situations, have a daily routine and privacy, and effectively use their environments. People should also be able to participate in the life of the community in an integrated environment, have friends, perform social roles and interact with other members of the community. People should be safe and be connected to a natural support system, exercise their rights, be treated fairly and be respected. People also have the right to the best possible health, be secure, and be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
- Promote the growth, well-being and autonomy of the individuals served.
- Provide a warm, sensitive, caring environment through positive interaction and role modeling, show genuine interest in people.
- Maintain a sanitary and clean living environment.
- Attend meetings and participate in agency sponsored in service training (attend all staff meetings; successfully complete required training according to Pride's training policy; attend in services offered by Pride so as to enhance one's job performance).
- Be a responsible Team Member (arrive to work on time, flexible with work schedule, punches in/out for scheduled shifts, completes all paper work in a timely manner, effectively and positively communicates with Supervisor and co-workers by checking voice mail when working and utilizing communication logs in assigned settings.)
EDUCATION
- Minimum high school diploma preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in working with people with disabilities preferred.
- Current ND driver’s license in good standing preferred.
PHYSICAL
- Assistance with transferring and lifting up to 50 pounds.
