Direct Support Professional Day Hab
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides programming and care for people with intellectual disabilities. The role supports individuals with personal care, daily living skills, health and safety, and prescribed habilitation programming. It also requires accurate documentation, confidentiality, adherence to program policies and procedures, flexibility with scheduling, and professional representation of Citizen Advocates, Inc. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, though hours and schedules may vary according to company needs and workload. The position is described as full-time/part-time; the listing identifies it as full time. The job description notes that duties may change and that employment is at will.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist people with intellectual disabilities with personal care while maintaining appropriate privacy.
- Provide first aid and nursing assistance as necessary or as requested by a nurse or supervisor.
- Assist people with intellectual disabilities with daily living skills.
- Assist with lifting, transferring, and positioning as prescribed.
- Dispense medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provide programming as written by the Habilitation Coordinator.
- Communicate programming information to the Habilitation Coordinator and Program Manager as needed.
- Ensure the safety of people supported by providing the prescribed level of supervision at all times.
- Reinforce positive behavior and use the least restrictive prompting.
- Follow behavior plans as written.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation, including programming, personal care, and medical information, as required by policy and procedure.
- Assist with cleanliness and upkeep as instructed.
- Follow universal precautions protocols.
- Protect confidentiality and participate in required trainings.
- Professionally represent Citizen Advocates, Inc. with families, other organizations, and the community.
- Follow the program policy and procedure manual.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
