What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at St Clair Associated Voca Enterprises Inc?
Under the direct supervision of the QIDP and the indirect supervision of the Director of Day Services, the Community Day Service Direct Support Professional (CDS DSP) is responsible for providing direct care and supervision as well as ensure the safety of all consumers in the Community Day Service program.
The CDS DSP is responsible for working directly with program consumers and ensuring they receive all necessary care and supervision as outlined by the consumer’s Implementation Strategy, Personal Plan, Behavior Program, or any other documented plan, or as directed by a QIDP or Program Director. The CDS DSP is responsible for carrying out consumer schedules and is required to have an understanding of the needs of the consumers in his/her program/work area, (personalities, strengths, communication needs, objectives, behaviors).
The CDS DSP is responsible for the implementation of program goals and objectives as stated in the consumer’s Implementation Strategy, Personal Plan, or other annual plan. This includes the ongoing and accurate completion of program data sheets and other required documentation (accident/incident reports, seizure reports, behavior tracking, etc.) and ensuring those reports are completed and disseminated in a timely manner.
The CDS DSP is responsible for ensuring that all of the appropriate materials required to carry out programming/vocational activities are available in their work area. The CDS DSP will keep the QIDPs informed of daily changes in regards to program issues and needs. The CDS DSPs are responsible for maintaining a positive and engaging enviornement for the consumers that they support.
II. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Ensure the safety of all consumers, and observe all consumer rights. Treat consumers with dignity and respect and use age appropriate language and activities at all times.*
2. Ensure the work, training, and care schedules of the consumers in their area are followed (ie: toileting schedules, re-positioning, lunch/breaks etc.) and solve everyday problems when they occur.*
3. Assist individuals with ADL/self-care tasks as needed or required (eating, self-care, toileting, re-positioning, etc.).*
4. Provide training to individuals on assigned objectives as determined by the individuals plan; as well as ensure that each individual consumer receives the necessary assistance to carry out their scheduled daily activities, including production-related tasks.
5. Provide required supervision to consumers in assigned area. Account for each consumer upon arrival and departure each day and report any late arrivals or early departures as soon as possible. *
6. Supervise consumers in non-training settings, such as lunch, social-recreational activities, transportation and community access. Accompany consumers on community outings and implement programs/plans across any number of different settings.
7. Carry out the steps of any individualized behavior plan, in the least restrictive manner possible.*
8. Keep an accurate inventory of needed program and vocational materials and supplies and communicate the need for same to the appropriate QIDP for procurement.
9. Ensure that all program activities are carried out in a manner reflecting the greatest degree of client independence and choice.*
10. Participate as requested as a member of the consumer’s interdisciplinary team and implement objectives as determined by the team in the prescribed manner, including the accurate collection and retention of data. Offer suggestions regarding program/vocational activities and assist to revise when needed.
11. Ensure that all required documentation of drills, data sheets, behavior tracking, Incident Reports, vocational/contract participation, seizure reports, attendance, and other documentation assigned by a QIDP or program director are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner. *
12. Evaluate potential crisis situations and contact the appropriate resources per agency policy for further intervention if needed. Ensure that a QIDP or other appropriate management personnel is informed of critical incidents immediately. *
13. Ensure that all consumers are free from abuse and neglect per DHS and SAVE policies. Report all allegations of such events as soon as possible and within reporting timeframes. *
14. Assist as required in consumer transportation (driving, supervision/monitoring).*
15. Other duties as assigned.
*Notes essential duty of job.
Salary : $18 - $19