Direct Support Professional
About The Position
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Initiate and direct meaningful discussion within the Program space amongst all participants, acting as a coach and direct support as needed. Have a good working knowledge of each participant’s diagnosis(s) medical status, and personal goals. Have excellent communication skills and ability to work well as a team. 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. This includes Meal Time Cards. 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). Demonstrate understanding of active and reflective listening, patience, modeling, positive regard for all Individuals, empathy and compassion, trustworthiness, and dependability. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Utilize proper lifting techniques in all areas. Ability to bend, stoop, and squat. Ability to push, pull, reach, and stretch. Ability to run as needed in emergency situations.
Requirements
- Experience with and knowledge of the condition of Dual Diagnosis (IDD and mental health challenges)
Responsibilities
- Documentation of each participants’ 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 variety of daily administrative tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
