Direct Support Professional

Description

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings

Essential Job Functions:

• Implementation of all programs/services as scheduled.
• Daily data recording on programs, activities, and outings in the community to report to QMRP.
• Meal preparation following menu. Consumers to assist in meal preparation with staff supervision and assistance as needed.
• Follow cleaning schedule and assuring facility is clean and safe.
• Attend in-services and other training as scheduled.
• Provide transportation for the individuals receiving services (work, activities, etc.).
• Authorized Direct Support Persons must supervise self-medication programs and administer medication as needed.
• Chart significant changes, behavior, illness, etc., in Universal Progress Notes.
• Document incident/accident reports and report them to the QIDP/RN.
• Other duties (file, shop, assist with pet care, etc.) as assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties above.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.  
• Valid Driver’s License
• Verified Background Check
• DSP Certified
• Passing of ADSP Program

Work Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

1. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background screen exam for this position, drug testing, as well as an annual body mechanics screening.
2. Database knowledge is a plus.
3. Must take and be trained in OIG Rule 50

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to communicate in English via phone, in writing, and verbally in conversation with different levels of staff, resident families, and any outside contacts.
2. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
3. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hand or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and ability to adjust focus, ability to utilize a computer, or phone. Etc. for extended periods of time.
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or body fluids, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equipment/Machines Used in the Performance of this Job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a telephone, fax machine, photocopier, PC/computer keyboard, calculator, and paper shredder.