What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP House Assistant - Debbie B Court 800, 802 & North St. CTH II position at The Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs?
This Direct Support Professional - House Assistant is a full-time position working from 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm, Monday - Friday. These hours could vary if needed for coverage or if required duties extend to weekend or evening hours. Special needs direct support experience is preferred. The DSP House Assistant must ensure that coverage is maintained to include working coverage hours if needed and that appointments, shopping, medical, payroll, financial, and other clerical duties are met. This position requires good organizational, oral, and written communication skills as well as math skills. A high-school diploma or equivalent is required.
Under general supervision, assures training for individuals with disabilities with special needs is carried out as specified by the interdisciplinary team. Assists individuals receiving services in meeting all personal and medical appointments as directed.
- Assures that training is conducted as specified in each person's single plan and appropriately documented.
- Assures that all individuals are appropriately dressed at all times, monitors monthly documentation of person's property. Shops for or arranges trips or appointments with individuals when clothing is needed and provides physical assistance when needed.
- Working closely with QIDP / Supervisor or Coordinator / Manager, will schedule direct care coverage in needed areas, with approved budgeted schedule.
- Provide direct care as needed.
- Responsible for knowing and adhering to residential policies and procedures, both Burton Center and federal guidelines. Assures that daily activities are carried out smoothly and completely and in accordance with federal guidelines.
- Submit supply requests after reviewing and obtaining approval from manager.
- Pick up supplies.
- Collect, review and submit accountability sheets.
- Review and submit mileage and maintenance sheets.
- Check, order and pick-up medication for each home, if applicable.
- Purchase groceries for each home.
- Write checks for allowance and BSP.
- Maintain checkbooks.
- File paperwork, obtain signatures, etc. as needed (manager will instruct).
- Assist with payroll and submit to manager for review and completion.
- Hold and document fire drills and emergency procedures once quarterly on each shift or monitors to insure compliance.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Relates to co-workers and professional personnel on a professional and personal level.
- On-call for their own areas.
- Trains individuals in ATPs.
- Assists with infection control, quality assurance and appointments as required by supervisor.
