Direct Support Professional- Psych Social Department

ORANGE GROVE CENTER INC•Chattanooga, TN

8d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional will work in the Psych Social Department, supporting participants in various activities and ensuring their well-being. This role involves documentation, leading activities, participant supervision, administrative tasks, and fostering participant growth and integration.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Experience with and knowledge of the condition of Dual Diagnosis (IDD and mental health challenges)
Ability to bend, stoop, and squat.
Ability to push, pull, reach, and stretch.
Ability to run as needed in emergency situations.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well as a team.
Demonstrate understanding of active and reflective listening, patience, modeling, positive regard for all Individuals, empathy and compassion, trustworthiness, and dependability.

Nice To Haves

Have a good working knowledge of each participant’s diagnosis(s) medical status, and personal goals.

Responsibilities

Documentation of each participant's engagement and progress.
Upkeep of program space/materials: dishes, sweeping, mopping, etc.
Leading program activities, and assisting participants in completing program activities: cooking, crafts, educational/skill related, recreation, etc.
Actively supervising and engaging with participants: monitor for risk or safety concerns.
Attend monthly department and supervision meetings.
Assist Program Manager with preparation of lessons and teaching as needed.
Assist with billing, authorizations and performing a variety of daily administrative tasks.
Initiate and direct meaningful discussion within the Program space amongst all participants, acting as a coach and direct support as needed.
Support Individuals in decision-making, assist the Individuals in their program goal, social, and leisure activities, assist in community integration, and support family relationships.
Support Individuals in meeting their personal outcomes by providing the appropriate level of support by following their care plan to improve their working knowledge and mastery of their specified goals.
Be attentive to and report any health and safety concerns of Individuals.
Monitor and record daily data on personal outcomes and engagement levels.
Follow emergency procedures accurately and promptly, such as CPR, First Aid, Heimlich Maneuver, and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).