Direct Support Professional

JOB SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professionals will be responsible for the day/to-day care for the individual(s) served assigned to his/her oversight.

Non-exempt position.

• Acts as a positive role model and communicates effectively.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Completes tasks accurately and on time.
• Accommodates shift changes to meet individual served/staff ratio as required.
• Assists the person served in making community connections to ensure a presence in their community.
• Manages a crisis or responds to emergency medical situation.
• When appropriate, assists individuals served with activities of daily living (self-administration of medication, hygiene and personal care, nutritional oversight, home duties, supervision on medical appointments and community networking, etc.).
• Implements Behavioral Management and Safety Plans as well as documents data.
• Effectively carries out ISP goals. Meets frequently with case manager and documents progress notes and goal data.
• Performs household cleaning and general management duties and environmental checks.
• Operates a motorized vehicle and provides transportation for the person served to public settings, provides supports and supervises for safety.
• If driving an ARC-owned or state-owned vehicle, responsible for attending and passing training to adequately inspect vehicles and learn the correct way to report problems. Also responsible for inspecting vehicle prior to each trip and completing the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report as described in Policy HS-024. If driving a vehicle equipped with a lift, responsible for completing the Daily Vehicle Inspection for Vehicles Equipped for ADA Report.
• Problems and/or damages should be documented on the Vehicle Problems Report and submitted to the Transportation Director immediately.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains on an annual basis all mandatory required training requirement with DBHDD and Albany ARC.
• Completes reports as required.
• Accurately and completely documents all services on the day they occur.
• Submits all documentation to immediate supervisor on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Attends all required DCS meetings as scheduled. Functions as part of individual(s) served “Team” during all meetings for the individual(s) served to include the ISP, addendum meetings, house meetings, etc.
• Provides positive support and assistance to individual(s) served in achieving goals as outlined in their ISP.
• Educates and empowers the individual(s) served to become the person they desire to be.
• Effectively communicates with the assigned case manager of the individual(s) served to ensure continuity of care.
• Tracks, records and documents all aspects per the individual(s) served ISP/BSP/SP.
• Reconciles and documents the individual(s) served spending/grocery money at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Ensures the individual(s) served attends the HRST Clinic on a monthly basis with all pertinent documentation.
• Records and documents on all required documentation, including but not limited to the Shift Communication log, shift change form, temperature logs, visitor’s log, etc.

• Drug Free Workplace
• CPI
• CPR 1st Aid
• Defensive Driving
• Van Wheelchair Tie-Down
• Active Shooter
• Medical Private Home Care
• Proxy Caregiver
• AARC Orientation-Policies/Documentation I/Documentation II
• Person-Centered Awareness
• Additional specialized courses may be assigned.

• Ability to read, write, comprehend English, communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, climb, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs. using proper techniques. (if lifting individual is required, this will vary.)
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal direction.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screening and DMV check.
• Ability to show competency in all trainings listed above.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities, preferably in a behavior-focused residential home. Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid GA Driver’s License, reliable transportation, a good driving record and be able and willing to drive to appointments, outings, etc. Must have and maintain a phone number in order to be reached.

Must be familiar with and able to operate calculator, computer, fax, Hoyer lift assistive equipment, all household appliances. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Part-time

$0.00 per hour

• dsp: 1 year (Preferred)
• caregiving/direct patient care: 1 year (Preferred)

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• driver's license (Preferred)

• Multiple locations

• Other