Direct Support Professional RES

Description

General: Under the direct supervision of the Residential Director, and the indirect supervision of the Residential Supervisor, the employee in this position is responsible for providing skill acquisition training to participants as identified on their individual habilitation plans.

This position is non - exempt.

Responsible to: Residential Manager

Positions Supervised: None

Specific Duties:

• Ensures the agency safety procedures are adhered to by program individuals and staff. Advises Residential Manager of any problems.
• Understand and practice the Participant Bill of Rights and the Principles of Choice when working with or advocating for individuals in services.
• Responsible for the welfare and safety of all individuals in services.
• Implement behavior plan steps and skills, as scheduled.
• Provide residents with skill acquisition and other formal and informal training. Notifies the House Manager of any training issues.
• Maintain data documentation for skill acquisition and other programs as scheduled.
• Assist with completion of assessments of all individuals in services/skills as assigned.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation of individual achievements as assigned.
• Ensure individuals utilization of skills achieved during acquisition programs through leisure, recreational, household and social activities as designated by Support Plan/Residential Manager.
• Notify Residential Manager of significant individual changes, problems, or needs to assure that individuals are clean, well-groomed and healthy.
• Complete and submit incident reports in a timely manner to Residential Manager.
• Assist individuals in obtaining medical and other necessary appointments. Assist individuals with dispensing medication as directed. Completes appropriate documentation.
• Provide individuals with appropriate and meaningful in-home and community based leisure, recreational, and training activities based on the needs of each person served, as directed by Residential Manager.
• Ensure that individuals are clean and groomed in a generally accepted standard before going into the community.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings to discuss administrative and individual issues and solutions.
• Prepare and submit appropriately completed time sheets, vacation, and sick request.
• Assist with assuring individuals have adequate amounts of privacy, rest, and activity to maintain a well balanced quality of life.
• Prepare and submit all residential documentation as determined by the Residential Manager.

Other Duties:

Performs in addition to those indicated specifically, such other duties and related assignments as may be required in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Effective written and oral communication skills to fulfill job requirements.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid, kept current.
• Certification in Safety Care, kept current. (if working IB)
• Good moral character, appropriate local police screening, and appropriate Abuse Registry Clearance.
• A valid Florida Driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Three references of recommendation for the position.
• High school diploma or equivalent with one year experience preferred.
• Be willing to obtain the highest level of Behavioral Certification as allowed by State guidelines. Previous experience in behavior management preferred.

Physical Qualifications:

• Be able to stand for long durations
• Be able to push/pull up to 20 lbs.
• Be able to bend, kneel and squat.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs or more.