Midnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Supported Living

Opportunity Enterprises•Valparaiso, IN

1d•$17

About The Position

The Midnight Residential Direct Support Professional is responsible for implementing instructional plans and activities to meet established Individual Prescriptive Plans (IPP) goals and objectives, participating in a team approach, implementing behavior plans and performing job responsibilities in a manner which complies with federal, state, agency and program regulations, policies and procedures, and ensures the health and safety of participants.

Requirements

Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Must possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of clients
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record to our insurance carrier
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Must be able to lift up to 125 pounds, with assistance, at times
Prolonged periods sitting, standing, bending, and lifting

Nice To Haves

Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementing IPPs including Behavior Support Plans as per written in the annual case conference
Self-initiation of instructional and recreational activities in a variety of locations (community based)
Attend appropriate in-services, conferences, workshops, programs, agency and other organizational meetings as required
Responsible for ensuring client satisfaction
Transferring clients with or without mechanical lifts
Responsible for teaching and modeling appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors to clients
Maintain and submit all necessary documentation in IPPs: behavior tracking, incident reports, personal assistance sheets, time cards, t-logs, medication records, and other documentation as requested to ensure compliance with agency and state policies and procedures
Act as an appropriate role model for clients
Demonstrate teamwork with staff in the agency (including other departments)
Maintain acceptable work standards in all areas including attendance and punctuality
Stay awake while on duty during any shift
Ensure all aspects of appropriate daily personal grooming hygiene (i.e. oral, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding and hair care) for clients
May be responsible for medical care for clients, which may include catheterization
Ensure all aspects of appropriate housekeeping tasks are completed based on posted chore list
Responsible for ensuring completion of clients daily schedule
Ensure medication policy compliance, including successful medication passing and accurate documentation.
Ensure compliance of participant’s weekly budget and reconciliation of ledgers (Supported Living)
Responsible for transporting clients to daily activities and doctor’s appointments (including urgent care/ER visits) as needed
Must be willing to work all locations, with all clients and with all other staff
Weekend shifts are required by all employees
When deemed necessary, a supervisor or other member from the support team may pull staff from their current work site to go to another work site
Other duties as assigned by the director, manager, or designee.

Benefits

Accrued Time Off
Partial Holiday Pay
Partial Paid Birthday off!
Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
Employee referral program
Pay On Demand Option (Paylocity Wallet)
FSA accounts
Paid Mileage
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Extensive training
Flexible Hours
CPR/First Aid training
401K w/ 5% company matching
8 paid holidays
Paid day off on Birthday!
PTO
HSA Accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Casual Fridays
Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)