o Sat 7a - 7p

Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI)•Pulaski, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Progressive Directions, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through innovative programs and community services. The Direct Support Professional ensures that the basic needs, safety, and well-being of people supported in a residential home are met during both waking and sleeping hours. The role promotes personal independence, dignity, health, safety, and participation in the community. The position provides assistance with personal hygiene and self-care, medication administration under agency policy, meal preparation, shopping, household chores, money management, recreation, and activities in the community. The Direct Support Professional follows each person’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), documents services and activities, communicates concerns to residential management and house staff, and works cooperatively with families, coworkers, people supported, and the public. The schedule in the title is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and every other Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Direct Support Professional Level 2 Certification is required.
Valid Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama driver’s license; military exceptions are available.
Ability to read and follow directions.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Satisfactory criminal background check and clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Ability to attend and pass all required training courses.
TB test within the last 12 months; if the applicant does not have one, the employer will arrange one upon hire.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and other personal and self-care skills as specified in each person’s Individual Support Plan (ISP).
Assist with meal preparation and grocery shopping while providing opportunities for choice.
Assist with household chores, including vacuuming, dishes, sweeping, mopping, laundry, and general housekeeping.
Assist people supported with taking prescribed medications according to the agency’s medication administration policy.
Review and follow ISP outcomes and implementation plans.
Assist people supported with obtaining money for shopping and purchasing needed items.
Report medical, behavioral, and other concerns to the Residential Manager and house staff.
Prepare needed items so people supported can meet their daily needs while away from home.
Support people supported in choosing how to spend their day and selecting places to visit.
Prepare for outings by requesting necessary funds or other items when possible, and stay aware of upcoming community events.
Ensure people supported have opportunities to attend community events and coordinate trips or visits with relatives and other important people in their lives.
Coordinate activities based on each person’s interests.
Maintain staff communication logs, daily notes, behavior data sheets as needed, medication administration records, and documentation of activities and outings.
Attend doctor appointments as necessary and document results.
Maintain effective communication between residential and management staff.
Attend required staff meetings and participate in Circle of Support meetings for people supported.
Assume responsibility for people supported’s safety in the community and deal effectively with stressful situations.
Maintain familiarity with agency policies and procedures and work cooperatively with parents, coworkers, people supported, and the public.