Direct Support Professional II

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Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual care plans. Administer medication as allowed by appropriate state medication administration guidelines.

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed. Count and dispense appropriate medications as outlined in state medication administration guidelines.
• Train individuals served in the care and cleaning of their living area or home by performing and modeling simple tasks such as making a bed, cleaning the floor, and other basic housekeeping tasks.
• Clean the living area and assist individuals served with laundry.
• Report general maintenance needs of living area or home unit.
• Assist individuals served with money management, including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (e.g., post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the active treatment plan and nutritional, behavioral, and physical support plans.
• Accompany and transport individuals served to activities such as medical/dental appointments, church services, recreation areas, work, and shopping as requested.
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
• Prepare meals.
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds is done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation (daily notes, incident reports, medical information such as seizures, vital signs, medication errors) following applicable state agency policies and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care documents.
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.
• Provide transportation in the company or personal vehicle as requested.
• Report accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect per Evergreen policies and procedures.
• Provide instruction to individuals served involved in work activities associated with vocational opportunities.

• Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record–keeping, and write reports.
• Valid driver’s license—preferred to meet Evergreen insurance requirements for liability coverage if a vehicle is owned.
• Meet and maintain all requirements of applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry.
• Submit to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to utilize basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, approving timesheets).
• Successful completion of appropriate state‑required medication administration certification and up‑to‑date training.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver).

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
• Regularly move and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site.
• Regularly lift and position individuals served physically as appropriate.
• Constantly alert and aware of the needs of individuals served.
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of the organization.
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
• Function successfully in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate high moral standards to be a positive role model for individuals served.
• Complete all orientation and on‑the‑job training before starting work.
• Work assigned shifts as required by management.
• Attend all training classes as required.
• Other characteristics of a successful DSP include patience, composure, effective communication, dependability, effective interpersonal skills, awareness and attention to detail, advocacy, etc.

• Must have a good driving record, which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes all shifts, including nights, days, and weekends.

• May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.

Title:

Direct Support Professional II

Reports To:

Home Director I & II

Classification:
Full‑Time

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Created:
November 29, 2013

Title:

Direct Support Professional II