Community Living DSP - Arnold Evening

Pony bird is seeking direct support professionals to join our team to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities.starting pay of $18.00 per hour plus differentials evening shift differential $2.00 per hour | midnight shift differential $2.50 per hour | weekend shift differential $2.00 per hour excellent benefits paid training what does a direct support professional do?support individuals to reach their full life potential maintain quality of life with dignity and respect assist individuals with activities of daily living (adl's) and provide total care supports encourage independence to the individual's capacity serve as a positive role model to promote appropriate adult behavior provide accurate documentation adhere and implement individual support plans assure a safe, clean home environment upholding accreditation standards and regulation steam-player who can also work independently Ability to travel independently while driving agency vehicles to provide transportation for individuals served maintain attendance according to the policy of the agency and position schedule and work location:evening shift 2:00 p.m. To 10:00pm
* required to work every other weekendarnoldqualifications:high school diploma or gedminimum of 21 years of agevalid driver's license in good standing interpersonal communication skillsability to follow oral and written directions and problem solveability to evacuate individuals served in the event of a fire, natural disaster, or another emergency must be able to perform cpr and crisis intervention techniques, paid training provided.light computer skills to include data entry and word processingability to lift/push/pull up to 50 poundsability to stand and walk for extended periods of timeability to be flexible to provide the needs of the individuals served essential functions:maintain attendance according to the policy of the agency and position.adhere

to proper call in and call off procedures as outlined by agency policy.reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.must complete and maintain all necessary training as outlined in agency policy.responsible to adhere to all physical facility, health, and safety policies and procedures. Each employee is responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of all individuals served within their service area.must

be able to accurately document activity and progress of individual served.must be able to assist individuals with activities of daily living (adl’s) when needed including but not limited to:dressing cooking / cleaningshoppingpersonal hygienebathingcommunity activities must be able to travel independently while driving agency vehicles to provide transportation for individuals. Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.provide guidance, instruction, training, and observation for individuals in the areas of selfcare, meal preparation, social / leisure activities, and community participation as outlined in individual support plans.provide

accurate documentation of the services listed above.manage / modify maladaptive behavior by working with individuals and providing intervention as outlined in a behavior support plan or social support plan.uphold the civil and human rights of individuals.treat individuals with dignity and respect.provide protective oversight (supervision) for individuals at their home and in the community.provide transportation using agency vehicles for individuals to access community services, employment, training programs, medical appointments, etc.must

report any suspicion of abuse / neglect to immediate supervisor, program manager, or director.accompany individuals to medical / dental appointments, obtaining written documentation of services provided.encourage / assist individuals in planning and preparing healthy meals and snacks, and to follow recommendations of their health providers.observe and document the daily activities, behavior, medical issues, etc. Of individuals served.complete any accident / incident report before leaving the shift.provide

accurate documentation and accountability for the funds of  knowledgeable of fire safety / emergency procedures and assist individuals with evacuation when necessary.to maintain employment at the pomme locations, it is expected that all pomme direct support professionals will become direct support professionals with medication aide level i certification upon the discretion of the community living managers and…