Direct Support Professional - Vocational

RANGE CENTER INC•Chisholm, MN

2d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Vocational Direct Support Professionals support individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives. They provide supervision and training in a vocational program tailored to each individual’s needs. Depending on person-centered needs, they may also assist with living-skill development, health maintenance and medication administration, personal care, and behavioral development. The role includes implementing individual program and risk-management plans; supporting personal care, mobility, work and daily-living skills, behavioral goals, advocacy, community participation, and relationships; maintaining required records; and providing health support, including first aid, CPR, medication administration, and nutrition-related assistance. Other duties include transporting individuals as needed, communicating with team members, maintaining a clean and safe environment, assisting with household tasks, and meeting professional, safety, training, confidentiality, and policy requirements.

Requirements

High school education.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license, or obtain one within 30 days.
Maintain a driving record that meets Range Center, Inc.’s insurability criteria.
Pass a criminal background study through Minnesota Department of Human Services Netstudy 2.0.
Be at least 18 years old.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and effectively respond to work-related materials.
Ability to repeatedly push, lift, and transfer individuals weighing more than 50 pounds with a two-person assist and/or mechanical lifts, as individual needs warrant.
Ability to perform regular household lifting.
Ability to continuously use hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation and to manage stressful situations.
Ability to frequently lift and carry 25–100 pounds, twist the upper body, push or pull, bend, squat, kneel, and stoop.
Must obtain and maintain required certifications, such as Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid, as required by regulation and organizational policy.
Recommendation for employment by the Vocational Program Supervisor and Program Director, followed by review and approval by the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

Implement individual program plans and strategies at the specified frequency, work with individuals on their goals, and follow applicable risk-management plans.
Assist individuals with eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, mobility, and daily-living tasks and skill development.
Participate with individuals in goal-related activities at work and in the community, support development of work and daily-living skills, and provide feedback on programs and care plans.
Implement formal and informal behavior programming, model and coach desired behaviors, and use approved therapeutic intervention techniques when needed.
Support individuals in achieving personal goals, overcoming barriers, participating in activities of their choice, and maintaining and expanding relationships.
Complete, maintain, and submit required documentation accurately.
Provide health-related assistance, record health events and status, provide First Aid/CPR, seek medical care when needed, administer medications as directed and according to policy, and provide nutrition programming appropriate to individual needs.
Transport individuals as needed while following safety policies and laws, and communicate information to appropriate team members.
Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable environment; assist with household tasks and maintenance; and communicate maintenance or program needs to appropriate staff.
Ensure individuals’ safety and wellbeing, supervise them at all times, conduct routine fire drills, support emergency evacuation, and address or report safety concerns.
Follow vulnerable-adult reporting procedures, maintain required certifications and training, attend staff meetings, complete in-service requirements, and pursue professional growth.
Work scheduled shifts punctually; communicate professionally; maintain positive coworker relationships; protect confidentiality; follow organizational policies and conduct expectations; and complete personnel documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.