Direct Support Professionals DSP - IDD Job Tucson area,Arizona USA,Healthcare

Position: Tucson Residence Foundation - Join Our Team of Direct Support Professionals DSP - IDD (Friday/Saturday 6p - 10a,

Job Description

Position
:
Residential Mentor

Reports to
:
Program Supervisor

Supervises
:
No positions

Primary Hours
:
Set based on needs of individuals in service Hours Vary

Current valid Arizona Driver's License (to be a driver)
Clean driving record, no more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year period (to be a driver)
Twenty-one (21) years of age or older (to be a driver)
Able to communicate effectively with individuals in service and team members using both verbal and written skills
Able to use computer proficiently

Specific

Duties and Responsibilities:

Individuals Served

Provide opportunities to acquire, use and maintain skills which enable individuals served to live as independently as possible

Maintain an on-going knowledge of the individuals served

Maintain the privacy of individuals served

Serve as a positive role model for individuals served

Assist in the development of written objectives and skill plans

Carry out skill development plans, recommendations, agreements, assignments, and routines as required by the Agency

Assist individuals served in planning and participating in social, recreational, and educational activities at home and in the community

Actively assist individuals served with problem solving

Assist individuals served with planning, purchasing and/or preparation of foodstuffs to ensure nutritional intake within the context of the budget

Assist with and/or manage funds for individuals served as assigned

Assist individuals served with personal hygiene, and health & safety issues that affect them.

Lifting, moving, positioning, and transporting individuals served; (Hoyer Lifts, Wheelchairs, gate belt etc.) Must be able to lift 50 pounds to help provide support and safety for individuals supported.

Obtain, administer, and maintain medications for individuals served

Provide transportation for individuals served (if hired in a driving position)

Attend, document and provide feedback for meetings and/or medical appointments for individuals served

Purchase household and hygiene supplies as required

B. Operations/Equipment

Provide routine and on-going housekeeping and home maintenance of interior and exterior of the residence to provide a neat, clean, healthy, and safe environment

Conduct and participate in evacuation and emergency plan drills and document the results

Maintain and utilize all Agency equipment and appliances in a manner which will promote their longevity (i.e. observe maintenance schedules, repair as needed, follow manufacturer's directions for use, etc.)

C. Professional/Operational

Responsible for meeting all times assigned for scheduled duty

Requests and notifies Supervisor of leave times in accordance with Agency procedure

Interact and communicate with individuals served, their team members, other Agency personnel, and members of the community in an appropriate and professional manner

Document the progress/status of individuals served and maintains files and records in accordance with Agency standards using Agency record keeping systems

Attend required Agency and Agency-related meetings as directed

Comply with all Agency Policies and Procedures as well as all applicable regulations and laws

Acquire and maintain all certifications and training required by the Agency in a timely manner

Complete special tasks and other duties as assigned

Able to meet all background checks and personal history checks