Direct Support Professional

DePaul Community Resources•Fishersville, VA

74d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides day support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a center and in the community. The role facilitates engaging activities and teaches basic life skills, including safety, hygiene, and socialization. The employee supports individuals in pursuing outcomes in their service plans, assists with personal care and medication administration, and contributes to service-plan development, documentation, training, transportation, and upkeep of the facility and vehicles. The position reports to the Day Program Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Ability to provide effective verbal and written communication and write concise, detailed, and accurate case notes.
Ability to observe and evaluate service-plan objectives and collect and analyze data.
Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office applications, virtual meeting software, the Internet, and program-specific software.
Ability to use standard office equipment, including a telephone, calculator, printer, scanner, cellular phone, tablet, computer, and shredder.
Ability to develop professional working relationships, maintain appropriate boundaries, and work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners.
Ability to use sound judgment and critical thinking, reason through problems, and learn applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to assist with general upkeep and cleaning of office areas and agency vehicles.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in difficult or stressful situations.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including walking, sitting, bending or stooping, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds, climbing stairs and ramps, and driving to various locations.
After a conditional offer, may be required to provide a DMV driving record that meets insurer guidelines; pass drug and alcohol screening; provide TB screening documentation; and complete criminal and child protective services background checks. Applicants must not have a barrier crime conviction or a founded disposition of child abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and implement appropriate teaching and learning strategies for each individual.
Support, mentor, and encourage individuals in achieving outcomes in their service plans.
Plan and prepare engaging daily activities independently or collaboratively, while promoting safety, self-esteem, and individuals’ fundamental human rights.
Participate in developing and implementing service plans and quarterly reviews, and communicate relevant updates to the DS Case Manager.
Provide personal care as needed and as outlined in an individual’s Individual Service Plan, including assistance with eating, toileting, and personal hygiene.
Supervise and administer individuals’ medication and maintain Medication Administration Records.
Assist with training new direct support professionals as needed for the individuals served.
Transport individuals to and from the Day Support Program in a DePaul vehicle when available.
Participate in daily facility cleaning, including cleaning tables, floors, windows, and vehicles; vacuuming; cleaning spills and toilet accidents; and sterilizing surfaces.
Immediately report vehicle- and center-related maintenance or safety issues to the Case Manager or Day Program Supervisor.
Attend staff meetings, supervision, and in-service training at least weekly, and complete yearly training requirements by December.
Complete required reporting and paperwork, including individual support logs, daily progress notes, and medication logs.