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Life Unlimited•Kansas City, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional provides support in all areas of daily living including, but not limited to personal care assistance and teaching; community integration and socialization; development of personal interests, skills and talents; and personal safety. This role involves providing high-quality, person-centered services that meet best practice standards, understanding and adhering to Individual Support Plans (ISP) and behavioral support plans (BSP), and offering appropriate levels of supervision and support. The position requires assisting individuals in making informed choices, growing in self-esteem and personal dignity, and achieving community integration and participation. Responsibilities also include ensuring documentation compliance, managing client records confidentially, adhering to financial policies, and maintaining health and safety guidelines. This role may involve administering medications, attending medical appointments, contributing to a safe living environment, and ensuring adequate supplies. Additionally, the role requires demonstrating strengths in cooking, menu planning, money management, organization, home maintenance, and teamwork. The position also entails protecting individual rights, reporting any human rights violations, and complying with all company policies and procedures, including maintaining required certifications.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and provide proof of high school diploma or G.E.D.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English – both in writing and orally.
Must not have been convicted of any disqualifying felony and must not have been substantiated for abuse or neglect in the state of Missouri, as recorded by the Department of Mental Health’s Employee Disqualification List.
Must have reliable transportation for transporting clients.
Must demonstrate safe practices in all areas and exemplify positive professional standards.
Must obtain a Class E driver’s license during new hire orientation – must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance.
Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination.

Nice To Haves

Weekend Warriors get a shift differential of $2.00/Hr.
Upon Completion of MODD 3 training: $21/Hr.
Upon Completion of Orientation: Starting Pay $20.00/Hr.

Responsibilities

Provides high quality services that are person-centered and meet best practice standards.
Understands and provides services in accordance with each Individual Support Plan (ISP) and behavioral support plans (BSP) as needed.
Provides appropriate levels of supervision and support as indicated in the plan(s).
Offers activities that are individualized and person-centered.
Provides supports on an individualized basis in making informed choices, growing in self-esteem and personal dignity, and achieving community integration and participation.
Ensures that all supports are provided according to best practice and individual choice, including attending social, recreational, and religious activities.
Effectively and efficiently uses computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information, including the ability to quickly access, store and retrieve data.
Ensures documentation is compliant with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Completes all required documentation, including electronic documentation, according to program requirements.
Completes Event Reports according to agency policy and state rules and regulations.
Keeps all client records confidential and secured.
Ensures all financial policies and procedures for use of agency and individual funds are followed and all documentation is completed as funds are used.
Complies with all health and safety guidelines, rules, policies and procedures.
Ensures the health and safety of all individuals through teaching and providing support in areas of personal care needs, dental hygiene and other health-related duties, including those delegated by a registered nurse (RN).
Keeps hazardous and potentially harmful materials locked and out of individuals’ reach unless the individual has demonstrated safe handling skills.
Ensures soiled laundry/trash is treated/disposed of according to safety guidelines.
Knows and observes guidelines for drills and emergencies and conducts drills according to monthly schedule.
Administers and documents medications and monitors individuals who self-medicate according to guidelines taught in Level 1 Medication Administration classes.
Ensures personal care tasks are carried out as detailed in the ISP, including but not limited to shaving and nail trimming.
Attends medical appointments as necessary; provides appropriate follow-up with team supervisor and/or health coordinator.
Contributes to a home-like, safe, sanitary environment for person-centered living.
Ensures adequate supply of food, home supplies, personal-care supplies – goes shopping for the work site as necessary.
Prepares for time away from home, including family visits and vacations, by assisting with preparing luggage and medications with accurate printed instructions, and provides appropriate documentation that includes dates and times of departure and return.
Demonstrates strengths in cooking and menu planning, money management, organization of resident’s schedules and activities, home maintenance, and the ability to develop a positively evolving and capable team.
Protects the rights of all individuals: Is knowledgeable about the rights of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Respects and advocates for the capabilities, dignity and rights of each individual and files report of any human rights violation immediately.
Understands that all forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation are unacceptable.
Reports any observation or suspicion of abuse or neglect to a member of administration.
Complies with all company policies and procedures, and maintains certifications and credentials including but not limited to the following: Keeps current certification in all areas required by agency policy and Medicaid Waiver, including CPR, FA, Crisis Intervention, and Level 1 Medication Administration.
Finds coverage of shift(s) if unable to work and immediately reports change to the team supervisor, the person on call, and others as applicable.
Gives and accepts feedback appropriately: Communicates concerns to the appropriate person, in a professional manner.
Accepts feedback and makes an effort to improve performance and correct mistakes.
Interacts with other employees in a professional and supportive manner, consistent with the mission of the agency and the interests of people served.
Performs other duties and attends team/program/agency meetings as requested.