MN: Galtier- Direct Support Professional 2 (Evening-FT)

SUMMARY Position Type

Services and Supports

• Direct
• Support: Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

Records

Reporting

Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.

Rights

Medications

• If assigned, accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• General
• Health
• Care: Monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care directives.
• Medical
• Supplies and
• Equipment: Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
• Meal
• Preparation: Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.
• Employment
• Responsibilities:
• Training: Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
• Employee
• Scheduling: Works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.

Teamwork

Maintenance

Vehicles: May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; ensures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.

Housekeeping

Safety

Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.

Other

• Performs other duties and activities as required. MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None Minimum Knowledge and Skills required for the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.
• Education and
• Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers
• DSP2
• Experience
• Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of experience working with individuals who have challenging behaviors up to but are not limited to physical or verbal aggression, property destruction, manipulation, inaccurate reporting, elopement, paranoia, substance abuse, isolation, and/or self-injury. Must have at least 2 years of experience working with mental health conditions (e.g. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, ADHD, eating disorder, disruptive disorders, panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, antisocial personality disorder, etc.). Experience with therapeutic interventions/EUMR, and de-escalation techniques.
• Will be working with one individual in a 1:1 type/modified setting.
• Certificates,
• Licenses, and
• Registrations: Valid driver’s license in good standing. Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services. All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes. Maintain valid driver’s license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company. If an employee is determined to have lost their driving privileges by failing the company MVR driving record requirements per company policy, the employee will be required to sign a Non-Driver form and restricted from driving on behalf of the company until their MVR report satisfies the company requirements for a good driving record.
• Work
• Environment: Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.
• Physical
• Requirements: Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.