Sevita - Greeneville, TN

posted 3 days ago

- Entry Level
Greeneville, TN
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About the position

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. The Direct Support Professional, Residential is responsible to provide direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs. The Direct Support Professional, Residential is responsible to provide direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans that may include socialization, health maintenance, medication administration and skill or behavioral development. The Direct Support Professional, Residential assists with day-to-day activities including personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. The Direct Support Professional, Residential may work fulltime or part-time. The Direct Support Professional, Residential works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.

Responsibilities

  • Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans.
  • Assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
  • Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans.
  • Maintains confidentiality; accurately and timely completes billing documentation as applicable.
  • Assists with money management, as assigned, and assures safety of individuals' funds and property.
  • Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers.
  • Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards.
  • Reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
  • May accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
  • If assigned, accurately administers and documents delivery of medications and treatments.
  • Monitors individual's health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate.
  • Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice.
  • Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
  • Works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives.
  • Works together with others, values others contributions; is courteous; communicates openly.
  • Complies with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules.
  • May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws.
  • Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat, clean and safe environment.
  • Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs, change light bulbs, etc.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Six months of experience in human services preferred.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Valid driver's license in good standing.
  • Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
  • All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.
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