Direct Support Professional - Residential

RANGE CENTER INC • Hibbing, MN

2d • $19 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of the Residential Program Supervisor (RPS), Direct Support Professionals support individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed lives in a family-like environment that encourages participation in traditional daily and weekly activities. Depending on each person’s needs, the role includes support with living skills development, health maintenance and medication administration, personal care, and behavioral development.

The position involves implementing individual program plans and risk management plans; helping individuals with personal care, mobility, daily living tasks, and personal goals; supporting behavior programs; and assisting individuals to participate in community activities and maintain relationships. Direct Support Professionals also maintain required records, support health care and nutrition needs, transport individuals as needed, and help keep the residence and vehicles safe, clean, and maintained.

Employees must supervise individuals as required, follow safety and reporting procedures, maintain confidentiality, complete required training and certifications, and communicate professionally with individuals, families, coworkers, and other team members. The job may involve unconventional schedules, exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and exposure to profanity or violent or offensive behavior.

Requirements

• Valid Minnesota driver’s license, or obtain one within 30 days.
• Maintain a driving record that meets Range Center, Inc. insurability criteria.
• Pass a criminal background study through Minnesota Department of Human Services NetStudy 2.0.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Provide a negative Mantoux test, negative chest X-ray, or physician certification of noncontagious status before providing direct care.
• Have basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and effectively respond to work-related materials.
• Be able to push, lift, and transfer individuals weighing more than 50 pounds with two-person assistance and/or mechanical lifts repeatedly during a shift as needed.
• Be able to perform regular household lifting.
• Obtain an employment recommendation from the Residential Program Supervisor and Program Director, subject to review and approval by the Board of Directors.
• Be able to continuously use hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation and manage sometimes stressful situations.
• Be able to frequently lift and carry 25–100 pounds, twist the upper body, push and pull, bend, squat, kneel, and stoop.
• Remain awake on designated awake shifts and work scheduled shifts through the end of the shift unless relieved or authorized to leave.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications, such as Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid, as required by regulations and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual program plans, strategies, and applicable risk management plans as written, and work with individuals on their goals and objectives.
• Assist individuals with eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, mobility, and daily living tasks.
• Support development of living skills, including cooking, money management, shopping, laundry, and personal hygiene.
• Provide input and feedback about programs and care plans.
• Implement formal and informal behavior programs, model desired behaviors, and use approved coaching and intervention techniques.
• Support individuals in community settings; plan, schedule, coordinate, and participate in activities and outings.
• Help individuals achieve personal goals, overcome barriers, participate in activities of their choice, and maintain or develop relationships.
• Complete, maintain, and submit required documentation and records.
• Promote health, help individuals obtain medical care, communicate with medical professionals, document health information, and provide First Aid/CPR or seek medical care when needed.
• Administer medications according to physician instructions and organizational policies and procedures.
• Monitor and apply nutritional programming, including preparing a well-balanced diet suited to individual needs.
• Transport individuals as needed while following safety policies and laws.
• Communicate information about individuals to appropriate team members.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home; assist with household shopping, maintenance, laundry, cooking, and other household tasks while encouraging individuals to take increasing responsibility.
• Help ensure regular van maintenance and communicate household or maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
• Ensure individuals’ safety and wellbeing, conduct routine fire drills, maintain clear exits, and address or report safety concerns.
• Follow vulnerable adult maltreatment reporting procedures and supervise individuals as required.
• Remain awake on designated awake shifts; arrive on time and remain until relieved or authorized to leave.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications, attend staff development, meetings, and training, and complete required in-service documentation.
• Pursue professional growth, share knowledge and resources, communicate effectively, and contribute to positive working relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow employee conduct expectations and organizational policies and procedures.
• Complete personnel documentation, including timecards and time-off requests, and represent the organization competently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED