DSP Direct Support Professional - Program Assistant 40 hrs

Career Opportunities with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is seeking dedicated, caring, and compassionate individuals to work in their Group Homes as Direct Support Professionals - Program Assistants. This role partners with the Program Director to provide quality services to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and uphold the agency philosophy. The Program Assistant will assist the Director and Associate Director in supervising and training residential counselors, demonstrating excellence in all aspects of the residential counselor position.

Requirements

Motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of residents.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A valid (non-provisional) driver's license.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation procedures.
Computer literacy.
Must attend a monthly Staff Meeting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Program Director to provide quality services to residents and uphold agency philosophy.
Supervise and train residential counselors with the Director and Associate Director.
Prepare menus, grocery lists, and perform food shopping.
Schedule activities for residents.
Ensure medications are adequately stocked and communicate with the pharmacy.
Coordinate the completion of fire drills.
Assist with administrative tasks.
Participate in training new staff.
Share on-call responsibilities with the Director and Associate Director.
Monitor health issues and clothing needs of residents.
Ensure the home meets agency and governmental standards of operation.
Complete significant amounts of written documentation.
Cooperate with agency administration and/or Division of Developmental Disabilities and Dept. of Human Services staff during inspections or investigations.