Personal Support Direct Support Professional

CHESTERWYE CENTER•Grasonville, MD

2d•$21 - $21

About The Position

The DSP – Personal Support is responsible for assisting all people supported by Chesterwye and ensuring that they have the opportunity to engage in community activities of their choice, leading increasing their community membership. The DSP – Personal Support will support one or more people living in their own home or in their family’s home located in a rural community. The Personal Support Assistant is responsible for supporting people with disabilities by facilitating and promoting independence, self-advocacy, and decision-making. This role supports each person’s life choices and facilitates opportunities to build relationships and participate fully in their communities. A component of the position is fostering independence and personal growth. This position may also require a CMT licensed from the Maryland Board of Nursing. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and creative in their approach to delivering person-centered supports. They must be able to work independently and as part of a team, remaining calm and productive in response to change or crisis.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license with one year’s experience with less than two (2) points.
Must take and maintain Driver Safety certification to be able to drive a company vehicle.
Must be able to travel throughout the service area and as necessary, travel to hospitals physicians/hospitals providing care to the people supported, including crossing the Bay Bridge as necessary.
Must successfully pass all pre-employment screenings.
Must successfully complete all DDA and agency required trainings within 30 days of employment and maintain timely applicable certification.
Must successfully complete the MTTP training to be med-certified within 60 days of employment, including training in diabetes and g-tube, and be approved as a CMT by the delegating nurse.
Must successfully complete refresher trainings within the identified timeframes

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year’s experience providing supports to people with developmental disabilities with dignity and respect in community settings preferred.
Experience working in a day setting for people with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
Experience and knowledge in a wide array of community activities and connections.

Responsibilities

Works with the Supervisor to ensure all people we support receive applicable supervision by staff, or natural supports and needs are being met.
Provides personal care and assistance to all people supported, in addition to the people who are assigned for the shift.
Staff are requested to remain awake, alert, and fully attentive throughout their scheduled shift.
Participates in person-centered planning activities to ensure people we support are working toward meeting their identified outcomes.
Participates in meetings and trainings with other DSPs and supervisors to enhance knowledge and skills, assisting people to meet their identified person-centered activities and outcomes.
Assures each individual achieves the outcomes identified in the PCP and follows the applicable BP guidelines.
Provides descriptive documentation in iCare Manager of the status of activities, goals, and interventions each day.
Promotes an atmosphere that encourages individual choice and exploration of alternative options for attaining optimal health outcomes.
Educates and encourages greater health options to improve long-term health status.
Introduces and enhances community resources and membership.
Facilitates community membership by assisting people use generic resources such as local banks, grocery stores, fitness centers, restaurants, religious organization groups as desired.
Assists in identifying additional assistive/adaptive supports needed to enhance communication, personal independence, work productivity.
Works respectfully and cooperatively together as a unified team member with other day and residential staff members. Initiates communication with day, residential, and nursing to ensure continuity of services and supports.
Assure documentation is completed accurately and timely.
Identifies and reports, completes, and submits information on any and all instances of potential abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and/or rights allegation or concerns.
Maintains confidentiality of people and programs at Chesterwye.
Assures compliance with all applicable Chesterwye policies and procedures that are based, in part, on the OHCQ and COMAR 10.22 licensing regulations, as well as Chesterwye specific policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.