Direct Care Professional - Individual Supports-F200

People Incorporated•Fall River, MA

40d•$19

About The Position

The Direct Care Professional Individual Supports (IS) implements individualized programs as specified in Individual Service Plans, provides for individuals health and welfare, and ensures general cleanliness and safety in individuals homes.

Requirements

High school diploma/Hi-SET preferred.
Skill obtained through Human Rights, Fire Safety, First Aid/CPR, MAP, and site-specific training.
Ability to assist and/or support individuals as needed and in dead-weight emergencies.
Ability to legally and safely transport individuals.
Ability to physically restrain aggressive individuals.
Ability to follow policies, procedures, and directions.
Ability to work and communicate with others.
A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and a valid drivers license are required.

Responsibilities

Instruct and assist individuals with personal hygiene, housekeeping, social skills, advocacy, use of leisure time, and response to emergency situations.
Facilitate community integration by encouraging individual preference and providing opportunities for recreational activities.
Encourage and assist individuals to pursue relationships and develop rapport with local community resources, such as banks, physicians, stores, etc.
Instruct, assist, and teach individuals meal planning, meal preparation, and grocery shopping, while encouraging the individuals participation to the fullest extent.
Monitor individuals medical health, assist in making doctor appointments, provide transportation as needed, and advocate for individuals when necessary.
Address immediate problems in the home or community; notify the direct supervisor or the on-call supervisor.
Assist individuals with financial management to the degree specified in the Individual Service Plan; and manage petty cash, including documenting and providing receipts for all money spent.
Instruct and physically assist individuals with housekeeping activities on a daily and weekly basis and promote a sense of pride and ownership in the home.
When applicable, ensure the home is safe and free of clutter and debris.
Instruct individuals in fire prevention and evacuation procedures.
Administer medication and/or monitor medication use for individuals, while documenting in accordance with Department of Public Health policies and procedures.
Work an assigned schedule that may include weekends and/or holidays.
Comply with reassignments and directions from the divisions supervisor or director.
Work modified schedule when individuals day programs are closed (site specific).
Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
Facilitate house meetings with individuals
May be required to use employees personal vehicle for work purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.
Implement and document individual behavior programs where applicable
Obtain mandatory training/certification as directed.
Complete and maintain all required records.
Provide individuals with transportation as needed, primarily using personal vehicle; however, an Agency vehicle may be available.
Assist and/or support individuals in emergency situations.
Implement crisis management as needed and implement PBS consistently