What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Direct Support Professional position at Thrive Behavioral Network?
Who we are: Thrive Behavioral Network! If you want to join an AMAZING Behavioral Healthcare Team, whether just starting out or have been a professional in the field for decades check us out and keep reading!
The People:
We have built amazing teams of healthcare workers who are compassionate, out-of-the-box thinkers, who come to work everyday to knowing that their job will throw them in a few different directions and they like that! We employ people who genuinely like other people, and who embrace differences. You will soon find yourself immersed in a strong team atmosphere where support is in abundance.
Responsibilities:
- Provide an atmosphere that will stimulate resident's development of self-confidence and self-worth.
- Be responsible as a Direct Support Professional on duty for residents including program development, daily goal work, and proper documentation.
- Be active with residents at all appropriate times, stimulating positive social interactions.
- Provide education and assistance to residents in managing resident’s personal funds.
- Complete daily, weekly, quarterly and annual documentation for all residents.
- Provide a positive, supportive atmosphere toward residents and other staff.
- Maintain open and honest communication with the Program Director and other staff, promoting the concepts of teamwork and support.
- Demonstrate, uphold and support the policies, procedures and philosophy of this facility and organization.
- Assist the Program Director in administrative duties and program development which may include, but is not limited to:
- Staff scheduling
- Reviewing payroll and timesheets
- Recording client information from referrals
- Filing and record-keeping for licensing reviews
- Program and activities schedule
- Be responsible, as the Primary Direct Support Professional on duty, for residents including program development, daily goal work, and proper documentation.
- Discuss and provide skill-building techniques for issues concerning the residents as they occur.
- Assist residents in completing designated goals and objectives as outlined in the resident's individual care plans and reviews.
- Be involved in providing services as CSSP documentation has identified with implementation of Supports to assist with individuals chosen Outcomes.
- Provide a positive, supportive atmosphere toward residents and other staff.
- Maintain a clean, safe and well-maintained environment in resident living and staff areas.
- Oversee resident domestic responsibilities, educating and assisting them as needed to promote self-worth.
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must have at least 6 months of work experience at the current program(s).
- Must maintain a “3 – Meets Expectations” or higher in all areas on the Annual Employee Performance Evaluation.
- Demonstrated written, oral, and computer skills.
- Sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities.
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
