Direct Support Professional- PRN

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As Needed Bloomington, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.45 To $18.45 Hourly

We deliver exceptional service by hiring extraordinary talent!

Direct Support services are provided to individuals needing additional assistance in their daily life. The degree of care can vary depending on the needs of the individual. Activities may include planning and providing instruction or assistance in activities of daily living, recreation and leisure, social and interpersonal skills, communication skills, decision making, self-advocacy, community integration, medication assistance, cooking, housekeeping, and other related services.

We are currently looking for individuals in the Bloomington, IN area and can be flexible on hours!

• Collaborative and supportive team
• A friendly and relaxed atmosphere
• Healthy work-life balance

• Executes PCISP goals as outlined in the Person-Centered Individualized Support plan
• Assist in designing monthly day program activity schedule
• Implements appropriate response to high-risk areas as outlined in each individual’s high-risk plan
• Provides and maintains an environment free of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Reports any incidents or suspicions to a supervisor immediately
• Assists client with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Adheres to diet, supplementation, and medication protocols, per parent/guardian instructions
• Refrains from any unauthorized use of cell phones, Internet and email that is not related to Little Star duties
• Supervise a maximum of 16 clients in center
• Maintains client and family confidentiality per Little Star policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations
• Refers parent to appropriate staff member with regards to non-waiver related questions
• Completes and submits client billing as directed
• Completes and submits additional paperwork in a timely manner (time clock exception forms, incident reports, mileage reimbursement forms, temperature tracking forms, etc.)
• Reports to work on time, and calls appropriate person when going to be late
• Refrains from excessive absenteeism
• Requests time off well in advance, calls-out sick to the appropriate person at least two hours before the scheduled shift.
• Communicates with Waiver Services Director regarding all developments, problems or concerns as needed and requests feedback
• Responds appropriately and professionally to feedback
• Flexible with schedule changes
• Attends and participates in team meetings, trainings and other meetings as requested by the Waiver Services Director or Waiver Services Coordinator, or Executive Director
• Works collaboratively with other members of client’s treatment team and family
• Maintains environment by cleaning up after client and self
• Respects the property of Little Star ABA Therapy and the family
• Acts as a positive role model for all staff, families, and client’s working with Little Star
• Maintains professional relationship with parents and other family members
• Adheres to all Little Star policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Waiver Services Director or Waiver Services Coordinator

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must provide documentation of a negative TB screening from an authorized entity
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First aid certification annually and perform, as necessary.
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements.
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, full-coverage insurance on personal vehicle, and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier. Must possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required
• A positive team player and energetic professional
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good…