What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Day Support Program- Full Time position at Reese Family Services?
This position is a weekday Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm position Specifically. The Direct Support Professional will have the direct responsibility of guiding and supervising the adults who participate in the Day Support Program. The Direct Care Staff shall oversee and provide verbal, gestural, modeling, and/or physical support/care for the completion of daily living skills and activities; the development of acceptable habits and attitudes; management of individual behavior and helping to meet the goals and objectives of any service plan; ensuring the daily needs of the individuals are properly met; escorting individuals to and from community activities as assigned; provides direct supervision and guidance to ensure safety and welfare of individuals; do a head count at the beginning, periodically through the day, and at the end of every shift to ensure the presence and well-being of assigned individuals; follows established procedures to report changes/concerns to appropriate persons; observes individuals daily for behavioral changes, physical injuries/conditions and cleanliness; completes data collection in accordance with Individual Service Plan; participates in Interdisciplinary Team; performs required office/building maintainence duties in order to maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment; participates in staff meetings and in-service training as assigned; plans and implements special activities; completes special projects and other duties as assigned. This position requires the successful completion of training/certification in CPR, first aid, medication and behavior management trainings. This position also requires the successful completion of criminal history and central registry background investigations along with a current physical and negative PPD result/screening.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have active car Insurance?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Required)
- documentation writing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR & First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Medication Management Certification (Preferred)
- TOVA Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17