Direct Support Professional, Part Time, AM (Sylacauga)

AltaPointe Health Systems • Sylacauga, AL

6d

About The Position

AltaPointe provides homes to approximately 50 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. Our six group homes in West Mobile and Semmes offer a safe, supportive community atmosphere with various levels of independence. These programs work in conjunction with Day Programs, Supportive Employment, Recreation, and Family Support to provide a comprehensive continuum of high-quality care and services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Has and maintains a valid Alabama driver’s license.
• Must be 23 years of age or older and must have proof of current liability insurance.
• Effectively demonstrates the application of adult specific competencies.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practices
• Knowledge of educational methods to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders
• Successful completion of Medication Assistance Certification (MAC)
• Successful completion of Defensive Driving program

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with people served to include training on Person Centered Planning, implementation of Psychotropic Medication and Behavioral Support plans if applicable
• Assists with personal care issues (bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene issues), medication administration, chores, and safety issues
• Preparation of meals according to individualized dietary orders, posted menus and responsible for stocking food and household items
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and takes a proactive approach to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Ongoing compliance with Nurse Delegation Program, including recertification requirements
• Ensures adherence to individual appointments and implements planned activities
• Transports to and from day habilitation programs, work, medical appointments, recreational, social and religious gatherings, meetings and other related functions appointments/activities
• Models appropriate behavior including communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
• Assist person served and works with others to ensure house cleanliness
• Performs hand off communication at shift change and effectively collaborates with other support team members
• Complies with routine health and safety tasks for both house and vehicles
• Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Demonstrates the willingness to work at any ARS ID facility based on staffing needs
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documents in a legible manner, individualized services provided on a data sheet
• Documents detailed services related to Person Centered Planning, quarterly progress notes, and any other responses related to the advancement of accomplishing person centered goals
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
• Attends appropriate in-services training and other workshops
• Any other duties that are assigned by supervisor or designee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees