Job detail

Qsp/Dsp

Kalix

#Behavioral Health #Patient Advocacy #Medication Administration #HIPAA #Personal Care #Direct Support Professional #Social Services #DSP #Job Coaching

Quick overview

Provide essential living and employment skill support to individuals with disabilities, including personal care and medication administration. Maintain a safe environment and provide transportation while documenting progress toward personal objectives.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a successful background check are required.

high schoolTeamworkEffective CommunicationMedication AdministrationBudgetingProfessionalismTransportationData CollectionPersonal CarePhysical LiftingCrisis ReportingBasic Living Skills TrainingPatient Respect

Job description

Description Essential Functions

QSP/DSP 6101-02
Part
Time, 21 hours per week
Friday 5:30a-2p
Saturday 7:30a-3p Saturday 6p-11p Under the direction and supervision of the Residential/Employment Coordinator the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans. 2. Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans. (N/A for Job Coaches) 3. Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working environment. 4. Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed. 5. Providing transportation as assigned. 6. Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation. 7.
Working as part of a team by demonstrating
Agency values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork. 8. Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring choices. 9. Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information. 10. Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified. 11. Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices. (N/A for Job Coaches) 12. Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings. 13. Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting purchases as assigned. (N/A for Job Coaches) 14. Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives. 15. Performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. 18 years or older. 2. A high school diploma or GED. 3. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. 4. A driving record that makes you insurable. 5. Must complete a successful background check Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to communicate effectively. 2. Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable and professional at all times. 3. Ability to respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect. 4. Ability to make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services. 5. Ability to train and teach techniques utilized for people with disabilities. 6. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.