PT - Vail ES Direct Support Professional

MOUNTAIN VALLEY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC•Minturn, CO

29d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Enrichment Services Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives and contributing to the community. The DSP assists with activities of daily living, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP will provide support at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP will also act as an advocate for the individuals in communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals. The DSP is responsible for communication with staff and among departments regarding relevant information pertaining to the individuals’ health, needs, and other concerns.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
A criminal and Motor Vehicle record which meets company standards.
A valid Colorado Driver’s license.
Verified legal status to work in the United States.
Basic computer ability.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide training.
Previous experience in health care, human services, or nursing home setting.

Responsibilities

Protecting and respecting the rights of individuals served, including respecting resident's rights, treating clients with dignity and respect, responding as a Mandatory Reporter, reporting incidents of suspected client rights violations, mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately, respecting values, opinions, preferences, and choices of individuals, and complying with requests for information during investigations.
Focusing on what is important to an individual receiving services by educating and encouraging informed choices, providing opportunities for growth and development based on client interests, ensuring access to community resources, encouraging residents to take ownership in maintaining their environment, and providing emotional support, social guidance, and positive role modeling.
Protecting individuals from harm by assisting clients to maintain a safe and clean living environment, utilizing the program's chore chart, providing safe transportation of people receiving services, driving defensively and following all traffic laws, following all safety guidelines including healthy lifting, transferring, and back care, identifying and solving potential safety hazards, and following emergency plans in case of emergency.
Participating in the development of the Individualized Plan (IP) for each resident by participating in biannual assessments and development of new goals, providing services and implementing goals in accordance with the IP, communicating with the Interdisciplinary Team as needs change, demonstrating competence and good decision making in traumatic situations, and assisting residents with physical and personal care as identified in the IP.
Reviewing necessary documentation at the start of the shift and entering necessary documentation by the end of the shift per MVDS policies and procedures, and reading and responding to emails in a timely manner.
Communicating with the Program Manager and/or Medical Office about observed medical, physical, and emotional resident needs in a timely manner, accurately administering medications to residents, documenting administration, and reporting/documenting all medication administration errors.
Responding to all requests for information or communication in a timely manner.
Reporting all on-the-job injuries to immediate supervisor and Director of Human Resources within 24 hours of the occurrence and providing a detailed account of the events leading to the injury.
Reporting for work on time and as scheduled, entering daily, accurate timekeeping records, attending all regular staff meetings and other meetings as requested, working the assigned schedule, obtaining pre-approval for overtime hours or demonstrating an emergency, obtaining pre-approval for time-off requests, and not taking unpaid time off without prior approval.
Completing all mandatory new hire requirements and training within 90 days of hire and maintaining courses and certifications as required.
Maintaining skills with computers, taking advantage of new technology, learning new tools quickly, using technology to enhance job performance and increase productivity, and maintaining current understanding of technical processes/equipment.
Adhering to MVDS policies and procedures outlined in the policy manual, Employee Handbook, and other employee policies.
Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure effective functioning of Mountain Valley’s programming.