Direct Support Professional

ORANGE GROVE CENTER INC•Chattanooga, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position involves providing direct support to individuals, focusing on their health, safety, personal outcomes, and daily living activities. The role requires assisting individuals with personal hygiene, administering medications, supporting community integration, and ensuring a safe and clean living environment. Responsibilities also extend to household duties such as laundry, meal preparation, and maintaining living spaces. Additionally, the position involves transportation duties, including operating vehicles safely and assisting passengers. A strong understanding of agency policies, procedures, and required training is essential, along with excellent interpersonal skills and work habits.

Requirements

Standard high school diploma or GED.
Acceptable three-year Motor Vehicle Report.
Social Security Card.
Driver's license with F endorsement (if not a Georgia or Alabama license).
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and write the English language.
On-going background checks and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Medication Administration Certification.
Successful completion of a required physical examination by an approved Orange Grove physician.
Must be found to be in good physical health.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support individuals in meeting their personal outcomes and monitor/record data on personal outcomes.
Provide appropriate levels of support based on individual support plans or health status.
Assist individuals in choice making, work, social, and leisure activities.
Support community integration and family relationships.
Remain on shift until relief arrives and report any health and safety concerns.
Ensure the safety of individuals during emergencies and follow emergency procedures accurately.
Administer medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy.
Assist in personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, hair care, and dental hygiene.
Assist with toileting and changing adult briefs, utilizing mechanical lifts as needed.
Complete all required documentation per shift.
Perform domestic responsibilities including laundry, kitchen duties (meal prep, cleaning), bedroom and bathroom maintenance.
Maintain community, work, and classroom areas, including disinfecting common surfaces.
Maintain equipment, including cleaning and charging wheelchairs and lifts.
Purchase fuel for vehicles, safely secure passengers, and operate vehicle lifts.
Support individuals in arranging transportation and while riding in the vehicle.
Drive vehicles safely per guidelines and maintain a valid driver's license with an F endorsement.
Keep vehicle exteriors and interiors clean and adhere to policies regarding eating, drinking, smoking, and cellphone use while driving.
Keep vehicle fuel tanks at least half full and complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Understand and adhere to Orange Grove Center Policies and Procedures, including mission statement, attendance, behavior management, and emergency procedures.
Complete all required training, including orientation, person-centered training, crisis prevention, and first aid/CPR.
Complete all required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner, including incident reports, seizure reports, and daily notes.
Recognize and provide the necessary level of supervision or assistance to encourage independence.
Respect the privacy and personal rights of individuals.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with individuals, team members, supervisors, and family members.
Demonstrate good problem-solving and judgment skills.
Consistently complete responsibilities on time and within policy guidelines.
Focus on work assignments without personal distractions and be alert and ready to work.
Arrive promptly to work and work required shift hours.
Take initiative to complete duties without reminders and follow through to completion.
Immediately report any suspicion or knowledge of neglect, abuse, or wrongdoing.
Respect the individual’s home and work space and create a warm environment.
Be trustworthy and maintain confidentiality.
Be a team player with a positive attitude.
Attend all scheduled meetings.