What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - ADT position at Southwest Center?
We are seeking applicants for Direct Support Professionals who are responsible for providing and fulfilling the medical, health, safety, and training needs of each participant receiving services, along with maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Schedule:
- 7:30 am to 4:00 pm OR 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Monday - Friday
- May include holidays
FLSA Status:
- Non-Exempt
Employment Status:
- Full-time
- Part-time
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life
- Voluntary Life
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Group Accident
- Group Critical Illness
- 401(k) (Employee Contributions 100% Vested)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Must have at least one year of professional experience working with adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Must complete all required training as outlined by DDID regulations, including first aid and CPR certification
- Must be able to read, understand and implement written and oral instructions
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing
- Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of auto insurance
Responsibilities:
- Attends to participant’s needs, which may include assistance with grooming, choosing appropriate dress, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinence care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, and/or any needs participant has listed in Plan of Care.
- Maintains a safe environment. Reports any unsafe conditions or acts to direct supervisor.
- Aids each participant in exploring opportunities for community involvement, specifically leisure and recreation activities, as outlined in the participant’s Plan of Care. Documents community involvement on appropriate record(s).
- Completes documentation in the participant’s record using correct terminology on the daily notes, summaries, charts, and data sheets. Indicating whether Plan of Care goals and outcomes have been achieved.
- Completes initial medication administration training. Administers and documents medication at 100% accuracy as documented through Agency medication error/incident reports.
- Assists with preparing lunches, as needed.
- Aids each participant in reaching their goals as identified in the service plans.
- Participants in team meetings, as needed.
- Contributes to the development of enriching activities for individuals supported.
- Cooperates and works as a team member with co-workers and supervisors. Treats co-workers and supervisors with respect. Promotes teamwork and maintains a positive attitude.
- Completes initial and annual training-(CPR, First Aid, Tb skin assessment, etc.) as directed by Agency policy and regulatory standards. Attends monthly staff meetings and additional staff development trainings as scheduled.
- Interacts appropriately with participants. Treats participants with dignity and respect. Educates participants to advocate for themselves and exercise rights on a daily basis.
- Adheres to Agency policy and procedures. Maintains a consistent work attendance record. Limits use of calling off to a minimum and notifies direct supervisor in appropriate amount of time when unable to report to work.
- Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs.
