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The Direct Support Professional is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of residents while supporting their community inclusion and daily living skills. They must provide direct care, assist with medical needs, document programming accurately, and maintain a clean and safe living environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health needs. The role requires the physical ability to lift 50 pounds and the flexibility to work in a 24-hour residential setting.
HourlySUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: A Direct Support Professional ensures individuals' health, safety and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals' lives, and supports community inclusion. Essential Functions (Job Duties) Ultimate responsibility for client programming and care
Ensure adequate food, shelter and clothing is available for each resident.
Provide first aid and nursing assistance as necessary or as requested by nurse or supervisor, reporting nursing and medical needs to a supervisor as needed.
Provide individual assessment and instruction to residents in daily living skills.
Lift, transfer and position as prescribed.
Prepare meals, involving residents in preparation.
Intervene and assist in crisis situations, accessing appropriate resources as needed.
Provide support for community outings.
Monitor and dispense medications and adhere to physician’s orders.
Provide programming as written by Program Coordinator.
Communicate programming information to Program Coordinator and Manager as needed.
Ensure staffing ratios are met at all times.
Demonstrate cultural beliefs in daily interactions.
Utilize the least restrictive prompting at all times.
Follow behaviors plans and crisis management plans as written.
Participate in staff, team, and residence meetings.
Attend appropriate training in accordance with the agency's personnel policies and maintain required certifications.
Perform any related duties as assigned. Complete timely and accurate documentation as required.
Contemporaneously and accurately document programming as per policy and procedure manual.
Accurately document client care and medical information as prescribed. Miscellaneous
Assist with residence cleanliness and upkeep as instructed.
Follow universal precautions protocols.
Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling.
Protect client confidentiality.
Participate in required trainings.
Professionally represent Citizen Advocates, Inc. with families, other organizations and the community.
Follow program policy and procedure manual as written. QualificationsCompetencies
Confidentiality
Putting individuals first
Building and maintaining positive relationships
Professionalism
Ethical conduct
Organization Job Demands Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds, move intermittently throughout the day, provide personal care to clients, work in stressful situations, and work in a team environment.
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Workweek schedule: Community Living is a 24-hour operation 7 days per week. Schedule determined by supervisor to meet location/departmental needs. Hours and schedules may vary depending on Company need and workload. Employees will be given as much advance notice as possible when such changes occur. Travel Travel as needed; mostly for resident hospital visits. Travel as far as Albany, NY. Required Education and Experience One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities/mental health needs. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
