Direct Support Professional, Part-Time Every Other Weekend, Crisfield

Somerset Community Services, Inc.•Crisfield, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position working every other weekend, from 11pm to 9am, in Crisfield, MD. The role's purpose is to support individuals in achieving their goals while ensuring their safety and monitoring their well-being. This involves assisting individuals in connecting with community opportunities, providing one-on-one support, fostering a positive environment, and aiding in the development of person-centered outcomes. The position also includes assisting with transportation, maintaining the rights and dignity of individuals, supporting personal care and meal preparation, and ensuring a safe living environment. Additionally, the role requires maintaining accurate records, participating in meetings and training, administering medication, and ensuring appropriate staff-to-client ratios.

Requirements

High School Diploma
One year experience assisting individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Valid Driver's License.
Meet agency vehicle insurance standards.
Obtain training certifications in required timeframe.
Ability to pass a background check.
Must be able to use a variety of medical equipment such as wheel chairs, raised toilet seat etc.
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

One year experience assisting individuals with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

Assists individuals to connect in the community with social, educational, recreational and employment opportunities.
Working one-on-one with each individual to assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment.
Provide support and accommodations for individuals working in the community.
Take part in aiding and writing meaningful community-based outcomes that support each individual's person-centered plan.
Assist individuals in using agency/public transportation.
Maintain the rights, dignity and respect of all individuals served while promoting independence.
Assist individuals in personal care, meal preparation and residential care.
Maintain environment free of health and safety hazards.
Assure safety and health of individuals receiving services.
Maintain accurate records and generate reports as needed detailing activities, changes and progression of goals.
Participate in all meetings and staff trainings.
Supporting adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
Assist and support individuals to access and participate in the community in a meaningful way.
Administer medication under the guidance of nursing department.
Provides transportation as needed to and from facility-based locations.
Ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times.