Direct support professional-Hourly

Salary: $18/hr

Location

122 Point West Blvd St. Charles, MO 63301

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a member of the clinical team that provides compassionate care and assistance to individuals who struggle with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges and require assistance to achieve their fullest potential. The DSP provides the assistance necessary to allow the clients we serve to live independently and ensure their wellness, health, and safety. The DSP, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides a wide range of services to meet the environmental, physical, psychosocial, and personal needs of the individuals in our care. The DSP embraces the mission of organization by fostering a culture of compassion, hope, service, and collaboration.

· Participates in the circles of support to assist with the development and implementation of outcomes that are agreed on by the circle of support. Staff will be expected to document the Person Served progress toward their vision in the daily participation logs, using techniques identified by the support plan.

· Completes all State and agency-related training and implements training goals assigned at the Persons Served circle of support.

· Keeps an accurate account of each Persons Served progress on all ISP goals by recording his or her responses to training sessions on Daily Participation Log forms to be routed to the Program Specialist/QIDP for review, and then to the Agency Case Manager.

· Assists and makes sure that the Person Served with all daily living skills are protected from harm.

· Attend all scheduled staff and agency meetings, and training for recertification, and other as assigned; does not bring children or relatives to the meetings.

· Provides data collection and implements Behavior Supports Plan developed by the Behavior Specialist or Analyst

Completes orientation to pass all State and agency requirements for training at 80%; and completes any future training assigned by the supervisor or as a result of periodic job evaluations

· Maintain a current driver's license; class D, to transport Person Served, and provide the agency with documentation of personal vehicle maintenance, and proof of vehicle insurance of any outside or agency vehicle being used for community participation or other activities by which the staff transports Person Served

· Transports Person Served to social, recreational, and religious activities as scheduled on the posted monthly activity schedule. Does not transport Person Served to his or her own personal home without the approval of the Director

· Assists in the maintenance and care of the home, supplies, and equipment (to include keeping vehicles clean and the vehicle log up to date), and be accountable for the use and inventory of the equipment, supplies, and appliances purchased for the Person Served. Does not smoke, eat, or drink in agency vehicles.

· When assigned, dispenses routine oral medication as prescribed according to agency policies and procedures, as per instructions for medication administration training for unlicensed personnel

· Completes required incident reports and calls in reportable incidents within the required timeframe of discovery or witnessing any abuse, neglect, exploitation, or reportable staff misconduct; Notifies family/guardians, ISC of any incidents within the required time frame.

· Makes accurate and complete entries in the home's daily log according to policies and procedures to assure 24-hour logs are present and accurate.

· Ensures passengers and self are safely secured in seat belts before moving vans or other vehicles from a parked position. All Person Served must be assisted on and off all vehicles.

· Report for duty at the scheduled time, properly utilizing the time, properly utilizing the time and attendance system currently in place

· Goes off duty when appropriately relieved

· Can account for the whereabouts of all Persons Served during on-duty hours.

· Demonstrates respect for all agency Persons Served, families, neighbors, and co-workers daily.

· Report and document via the worker’ compensation First Report of Injury and other forms all staff injuries within 24-hours of occurrence to the supervisor and to Human Resources.

· Is aware of agency on-call procedures to report emergencies related to residents, facility or vehicle after office hours, and on weekends or holidays

· Assist with personal care needs of the Person Served which will include, but are not limited to bathing, feeding, ironing, laundry, personal grooming and other activities of daily living.

· Assist with the preparation of well-balanced and culinary diverse meals to meet nutritional needs as outlined in the approved meal plan.

· Assist the Program Specialist/QIDP with quality inspections of the facility to ensure that the Person Served home meet sanitary and safety compliance.

· Assist Person Served in the preparation of belongings for travel (e.g. home visits, overnight visits with friends, vacations, etc.)

· Documents the Person Served expenses monthly via a cash expenditure envelope and forwards all receipts to the Financial Case Manager

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Art experience preferred
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate (required)
• Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Minimum 6 months to one (1) year direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or human services field
• 3-year clean motor vehicle record and valid driver’s license

Job Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Office, email, time-recording and other applications
• Knowledge of trauma, trauma-informed care, and the creation of trauma-informed environments
• Knowledge of and ability to work with developmentally disabled individuals
• Excellent documentation and financial/mathematical skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities,

• families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel;
• Physical ability to fulfill job duties and requirements
• The ability to supervise and/or assist individuals served of the Residential program
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physical ability to fulfill job duties and requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities,

• families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel.
• Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Schedule flexibility
• Stress Tolerance: Recognize crisis situations and react to such in a calm, mature manner; accept criticism

and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations; and the ability to identify, react to, and report

• security concerns.
• Completion of all required training including but not limited to CPR and First-Aid