DSS - DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Per Diem

Moore Center Services•Londonderry, NH

About The Position

Support individuals with high-risk and complex needs in building skills, increasing independence, and achieving personal goals across a variety of settings. Provide safe, high-quality services in accordance with state regulations and agency standards. The role includes assisting with daily living and personal care, implementing resident programming and approved behavioral interventions, maintaining health and safety, supporting medication administration, documenting services and incidents, and transporting and accompanying residents as applicable. Staff are expected to follow agency and state requirements, participate in training and meetings, and help maintain the residence and its equipment. The job description lists a salary of $20, without specifying the pay period.

Requirements

Maintain automobile liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000.
Have a valid driver’s license and access to a safe, reliable vehicle during scheduled working hours.
Pass criminal, motor vehicle, and Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services background checks that meet agency standards; ongoing record checks must also meet agency standards.
Complete Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) training parts 1 and 2.
Speak, read, and write English, identified as essential to the role.
Demonstrate commitment to the Moore Center’s values and comply with state, agency, and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate customer service skills with clients and staff, maintain a positive attitude, and use positive language.
Individualize support for the people served and work independently, as part of a team, or in a group setting to build skills and quality of life in the community.
Provide personal care and behavioral support, including physical assistance, and maintain a professional demeanor in emotionally charged situations.
Write detailed accounts of incidents and behaviors.
Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and daily assignments.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn new software.
Maintain criminal, motor vehicle, DCYF, OIG, and Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services record checks that meet agency standards.
Maintain a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and comprehensive personal auto insurance of $100,000/$300,000.

Nice To Haves

Required state trainings through Relias Learning or equivalent are preferred.
Ability to successfully complete medication training if applicable.

Responsibilities

Follow the program schedule and daily duties as outlined by the team and program manager.
Consistently implement resident programming and Service Agreement goals and objectives, including daily living skills.
Meet Residential Standards and Regulations required by the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services and/or Moore Center Services, Inc.
Maintain records, write reports, and complete timely and accurate documentation.
Communicate effectively with clients, the clinical supervisory team, and other stakeholders.
Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living, including personal care and appropriate attire.
Encourage individuals to use self-advocacy skills to foster independence.
Ensure the general health and safety of clients and assigned environments on a daily basis.
Supervise residents’ self-administration and/or the distribution and administration of prescribed medications.
Complete behavior management training before working with specific residents and implement and document interventions as indicated in programs.
Attend ongoing training and meetings as required.
Implement behavioral interventions guided by written behavior and risk management plans approved by the Human Rights Committee.
Supervise residents’ medical and evaluative appointments and accompany residents to appointments.
Provide transportation for residents in an agency-approved vehicle.
Remain on shift until adequate coverage is provided, as determined by the house manager or designated responsible person (Shift Leader).
Help maintain the residence, furnishings, and equipment.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation as required by New Hampshire law.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Travel and transport clients when applicable.