Direct Support Professional Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

R     Regular, predictable and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Formally recognizes the accomplishments of others when they display character traits valued by the organization. 

Assists individuals to the degree necessary to change bed linens, wash and iron laundry, and clean the living area or home.

Assists individuals to the degree necessary to plan, purchase, prepare and serve food for him/herself and other members of the household, utilizing standard nutritional guidelines and/or special prescribed diets.

Assists in lifting individuals in to and out of bed, an automobile, or wheelchair, to lavatory, and up and down stairs if assistance is necessary.

Assists individuals to dress, bathe, and groom self if assistance is necessary.

Administers prescribed oral and/or topical medications under written direction of a physician.

Accompanies individuals who are ambulatory as well as those who are not to participate in a wide variety of out of the home activities and act as a guide, companion and aide.

Assists individuals to secure and attend volunteer as well as other community vocation activities in their community in order to prepare for competitive employment.

Provides transportation to the person’s work, therapies or leisure activities using public transportation, agency leased vehicles or their own vehicle.

Entertains the individual in their home by reading aloud, playing card or board games, and any other activities interesting to the individual.

Participates with the individual in a wide variety of leisure activities including visits to the individual’s family or to family gatherings, swimming, bicycling, and going to movies, concerts, church/church activities, picnics and amusement parks.

Performs a wide variety of miscellaneous duties as requested such as obtaining household supplies and running errands.

Maintains detailed records of the services performed and of the apparent condition of the individual.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises two to twelve employees at the assigned work site. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include:

• conducting in home DSP training, scheduling and coordinating staff inservices
• planning, assigning, and directing the work of DSPs at the work site [scheduling staff hours]
• evaluating staff performance on a regular and scheduled basis
• supports and strengthens the corporate character program
• recognizing and rewarding the demonstration of character by employees, people receiving supports and other members of the community
• correcting performance of employees that does not meet position expectations
• addressing complaints and resolving problems
• conducting monthly staff meetings and other meetings as they become necessary
• monitoring all documentation, progress notes, medications, incident reports, emergency drills and procedures, telephone logs, staff communication logs, and flow charts to assure routine tasks have been completed
• completing time sheets and bringing them to the office on the first business day following the end of each pay period
• keeping accounts for the petty cash and bringing all receipts to the office for review on scheduled days
• keeping strict accounting of the funds of the person receiving services when deemed necessary
• insuring that food, housekeeping supplies and medical supplies are ordered and received
• overseeing menu selection and, if necessary, approving substitutions
• securing approval of a plan for any needed maintenance repairs
• acting as Health Care Coordinator and scheduling and attending all medical appointments
• acting as a liaison to all agencies, to the Case Manager and to all family members involved in services for the person