Direct Support Professional- Palmyra

Job Title

Direct Support Professional
- Palmyra

Community Resources

In-Home Services Regional Manager or In-Home Services Manager/SFC

None

Full-time , Non-Exempt

Flexible schedule based on the needs of the individuals served; may include travel to trainings, meetings, and community or home-based appointments

Provide individualized, in-home, and community-based support to individuals with disabilities. This role focuses on promoting independence, developing life skills, and supporting individuals in achieving personal goals while remaining in their home environment.

• Demonstrate empathy and interest in individuals served
• Assess habilitation needs and assist in the development and implementation of individual service plans
• Train and support persons served in daily living skills, self-help care, communication, social skills, self-advocacy, health and safety, and community resource use
• Provide services and assistance in the person served’s home or in the community
• Assist with incidental household tasks as needed
• Escort persons served to medical appointments as necessary
• Assist with correspondence and bill paying as necessary
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation in compliance with established guidelines and standards
• Maintain supplies and develop materials needed to support goal requirements
• Recommend ancillary services as needed
• Serve as a resource to families, advocates, and other involved parties
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as directed
• Promote positive community relations and support opportunities for growth
• Participate as a member of the In-Home Services team
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and person served information
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet program needs
• Participate in trainings to improve and maintain job skills
• Accept supervision and perform other duties as assigned

• Experience working with people with disabilities
• Ability to verbally communicate with co-workers and persons served
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet software
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow direction
• Interest in supporting individual growth, independence, and community participation

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stoop and bend to assist persons served
• Ability to travel to trainings, meetings, and community or home-based services
• Maintain dependable transportation
• Valid driver’s license required
• Supply proof of vehicle liability insurance
• Ability to transport clients as required by the position

• First Aid and CPR
• Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT)
• Certified Restraint Training (CRT)
• Medication Administration (Core A and
  
  B)
• PCISP Implementation
• Person Served Specific Training
• Training completed upon hire and annually, including incident reporting, person-centered planning/individual rights, abuse/neglect/exploitation, health and wellness, communication, medication administration, emergency/evacuation procedures, personnel policies, and safety during lifting/transferring

Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or equivalent preferred
• Experience working with people with disabilities