Direct Support Professional - PASRR DSD

Seven Counties Services•Louisville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves teaching, modeling, and coaching individuals in activities of daily living (ADL) such as personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, and goal-setting. The position requires monitoring ADL skills, providing therapeutic feedback, and teaching psychoeducation classes on recovery topics like medication side effects, communication skills, and stress management. The Direct Support Professional will plan and facilitate community-based activities, including medical appointments and leisure outings, and assist clients in accessing community resources. A key aspect of the role is contributing to a safe and therapeutic environment through de-escalation techniques and behavior management. The professional will act as an ambassador for the organization, integrating clients into the community and educating the public about disabilities and the organization's services. Collaboration with community systems like schools, landlords, and transportation providers is essential. The role includes providing transportation, teaching public transit use, and offering personal care as needed. Administering First Aid and CPR, supervising self-administered medication, and identifying/avoiding food or medication allergens are also responsibilities. Communication of client information to staff and authorized external providers is crucial for ensuring continuity of care. Specific program assignments, such as those at a Crisis Stabilization Unit, may be required. Accurate documentation of services provided is mandatory, adhering to organizational and regulatory standards. Maintaining confidentiality of protected health information is paramount. The role may also involve assisting with discharge planning and supporting the training needs of other direct support staff. Attendance at all required meetings and trainings is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Over two years full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition, or over six years experience with high school diploma or GED
Ability to provide nurturing attention and care to individuals with disabilities.
Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.
Good interpersonal skills.
Teaching skills.
Patience and empathy.
Maturity and judgment.
18 years of age or older.
Valid driver’s license.
Proof of automobile liability insurance.
Positive driving record.

Responsibilities

Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) (e.g., personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, educational and vocational goal-setting, nutrition needs); monitors performance of ADL skills and provides therapeutic feedback.
Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery (e.g., medication side effects, ADL, communication skills, stress management strategies).
Plans and facilitates community-based activities (e.g., medical appointments, grocery shopping, leisure/recreation/socialization); facilitates access to community resources (e.g., AA/NA meetings, school, job placement).
Contributes to safe and therapeutic environment by practicing verbal de-escalation and, as authorized, other behavior management techniques.
Serves as “ambassador” of SCS and its clients by integrating clients into the community and educating community members about people with disabilities and about SCS’s services and programming.
Collaborates with community systems on behalf of individuals served (e.g., school, landlord, family, transportation provider, employer).
Provides transportation (e.g., driving SCS van or personal vehicle), ensuring adherence to standard safety practices (e.g., driver certification, seat belts, child safety seats); teaches and facilitates use of public transportation systems.
Provides personal care, as needed (e.g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques).
Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed.
Supervises self-administered medication, depending on the specific clinical program’s protocols.
Identifies assigned clients’ food and/or medication allergies and exercises reasonable care to avoid exposure to allergens.
Communicates information relevant to care, treatment, and services, with other SCS staff members and, as authorized, with non-SCS providers, to ensure appropriate level and quality of care.
May take responsibility for specific assignments within the program (e.g., food programs, admissions at Crisis Stabilization Unit).
Documents services and care provided by timely completing various forms (e.g., attendance records, daily logs, shift/progress notes, incident reports, time reports in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, consistent with SCS procedures and state and federal law.
Assist with discharge planning as needed.
Provide support for additional training needs of direct support staff as needed.
Attends and participates in all required staff and service planning meetings and trainings.

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability - Company Paid
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance - Company Paid
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
Retirement and Financial Planning Services
Tuition Assistance Plans
Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
Company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
Opportunities for growth and movement
Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
Industry best practices and processes
Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
Employee Assistance Program