Direct Support Professional - Habilitation

Blue River Services, Inc.•Palmyra, IN

12h•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Provide person-centered support to older adults and individuals with disabilities in program, community, and transportation settings. This role assists persons served with daily living skills, individualized goals, socialization, community involvement, health and safety needs, and personal independence. The Direct Support Professional – Habilitation works as part of a team to implement Person-Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISP) while maintaining a safe, respectful, and engaging environment.

Requirements

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with persons served, families, co-workers, and community partners
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as a member of a team
Ability to complete accurate documentation, reports, billing forms, and service records
Ability to use word-processing, database, and spreadsheet software
Commitment to person-centered services, confidentiality, safety, and individual rights
Valid operator’s license
Acceptable driving record with no more than two points and no incidents involving hazardous or reckless driving
Dependable transportation
Proof of vehicle liability insurance
Ability to travel to trainings, meetings, transport assignments, and other work-related locations as required

Nice To Haves

High school diploma from an accredited school or equivalent preferred.
At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct support and instruction based on each person’s PCISP, goals, needs, preferences, and abilities
Create meaningful, age-appropriate activities that encourage participation, socialization, independence, and community inclusion
Assist persons served with personal care needs, including toileting, dressing, eating, hygiene, and mobility support as needed
Support skill development in communication, behavior, self-care, leisure, social interaction, and community integration
Promote personal autonomy, self-direction, individual rights, dignity, and choice-making for each person served
Assist persons served with participation in community activities, recreational opportunities, restaurants, appointments, and other community resources
Complete daily documentation of progress toward goals, services provided, accidents, incidents, behavior concerns, and other required reporting
Monitor and report changes in behavior, health, safety, or unusual situations to supervisory staff promptly
Administer or dispense medications when trained, approved, and authorized to do so
Assist with assessments, case conferences, staff meetings, program planning, and quality-assurance activities
Assist with the care and maintenance of agency equipment and report repair needs as appropriate
Maintain billing documentation, daily billing forms, Medicaid waiver tracking forms, production records, and other required agency records
Handle approved purchases, petty cash, and persons served financial records responsibly and according to agency procedures
Safely transport persons served to and from activities, appointments, community events, and assigned pick-up/drop-off locations
Complete required transportation logs, trip records, daily vehicle inspections, and vehicle maintenance documentation
Ensure all persons served are accounted for before departure and follow scheduled pick-up and drop-off times
Ensure seat belts, car seats, and other required safety devices are available and used correctly
Safely load and unload persons served, including non-ambulatory individuals when applicable
Report vehicle damage, accidents, injuries, maintenance concerns, and safety issues immediately to the appropriate supervisor
Follow all agency transportation policies, traffic laws, DOT requirements, and safety procedures
Maintain a current first-aid kit and transportation manual in the assigned vehicle