Direct Support Professional - Residential

RANGE CENTER INC•Buhl, MN

5d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals support individuals with disabilities who need assistance to lead self-directed lives. The role emphasizes creating a family-like environment that encourages people receiving services to participate in traditional daily and weekly activities. Based on person-centered needs, the position provides assistance with living skills development, health maintenance and medication administration, personal care, and behavioral development. The position involves implementing individual program plans and risk management plans; supporting personal care, mobility, daily living and skill development; implementing behavior programs; and helping individuals pursue personal goals and participate in community activities of their choice. Duties also include completing required records, supporting health and nutrition, administering medication, transporting individuals, maintaining a clean and safe home, and communicating with team members. Employees must provide continuous supervision, follow applicable policies and reporting procedures, maintain confidentiality, complete required training and certifications, and work their scheduled shifts until relieved or authorized to leave. Working conditions may include unconventional schedules, possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, profanity, and violent or offensive behavior. The job requires frequent lifting and carrying, twisting, pushing or pulling, bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping. Employees continuously use their hands for grasping and fine manipulation and must be able to manage stressful situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made; physical demands may vary based on the needs of each person served.

Requirements

Valid Minnesota driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days; must maintain a driving record that meets Range Center, Inc.’s insurability criteria.
Ability to pass a criminal background study through Minnesota Department of Human Services NetStudy 2.0.
Must be at least 18 years old, as required for driving and medication administration.
Before providing direct care, must have a negative Mantoux test, negative chest X-ray, or physician’s certification of noncontagious status.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and effectively respond to work-related materials.
Ability to repeatedly push, lift, and transfer individuals weighing more than 50 pounds with a two-person assist and/or mechanical lifts, as individual needs warrant.
Ability to perform regular household lifting.
Must be able to meet the physical demands described, including frequent lifting and carrying 25–100 pounds, twisting, pushing/pulling, bending, squatting, kneeling, and stooping; continuous hand use and ability to cope with stressful situations are also required.
Must obtain and maintain required certifications, including Medication Administration and CPR/First Aid, as required by regulation and Range Center, Inc. policies and procedures.
Employment recommendation by the Residential Program Supervisor and Program Director, subject to review and approval by the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

Implement individual program plans and strategies at the frequency specified, work with individuals on goals and objectives, and follow applicable risk management plans.
Assist individuals with eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, mobility, and daily living tasks; support skill development and increasing independence.
Actively participate with individuals in goal-related activities at home and in the community, and provide input and feedback on programs and care plans.
Implement formal and informal behavior programming, model desired behaviors, coach individuals using approved techniques, and apply therapeutic interventions when applicable and needed.
Support individuals’ community participation, personal goals, choices, relationships, and social networks; plan, schedule, coordinate, and implement activities.
Complete, maintain, and submit documentation required by regulations, licensing agencies, and the Residential Program Supervisor.
Promote good health, help individuals access medical care, communicate with medical professionals, document health information, and provide First Aid/CPR and seek medical care when needed.
Administer medications according to physician instructions and organizational policies and procedures.
Provide and monitor nutritional programming, including a balanced diet prepared to meet individual needs; monitor and document health conditions and measurements.
Transport individuals as needed while following safety policies and laws, and communicate relevant information to appropriate team members.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home; assist with shopping and household maintenance while supporting individuals’ participation and responsibility.
Help ensure regular van maintenance and communicate household or maintenance needs; obtain needed supplies or groceries.
Ensure individuals’ safety and wellbeing, conduct routine fire drills, ensure emergency exits, and address or report safety concerns.
Follow vulnerable-adult maltreatment reporting procedures and supervise individuals at all times; remain awake on designated awake shifts.
Work scheduled shifts punctually and remain until relief staff arrive or management approves departure.
Obtain and maintain required certifications, attend staff development, meetings, and training, and complete and document required in-service hours.
Pursue professional growth, share knowledge, communicate effectively, maintain positive working relationships, and act professionally.
Focus on the individual rather than the disability, protect confidentiality, follow employee conduct expectations and organizational policies, and complete personnel documentation accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.