DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Apis Services Inc•Memphis, TN

81d•Onsite

About The Position

At SRVS, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. For more than 53 years, SRVS has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
Must pass criminal background check investigation
Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others

Responsibilities

Direct the daily activities of adolescent males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles.
Exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.
Participate in the circles of support to assist with the development and implementation of outcomes that are agreed on by the circle of support.
Document the person supported progress toward their vision in the daily participation logs, using techniques identified by the support plan.
Complete all State and agency-related training and implement training goals assigned to the person supported circle of support.
Keep an accurate account of each person supported progress on all PCSP goals by recording his or her responses via daily notes recorded in the electronic health record.
Assist and ensure that the person supported with all daily living skills are protected from harm.
Attend all scheduled staff and agency meetings, and training for recertification, and other as assigned; does not bring children or relatives to the meetings.
Provide data collection and implement Behavior Supports Plan developed by the Behavior Specialist or Analyst.
Complete orientation to pass all State and agency requirements for training at 80%; and complete any future training assigned by the supervisor or because of periodic job evaluations.
Maintain a current driver's license and provide the agency with documentation of personal vehicle maintenance, and proof of vehicle insurance of any outside or agency vehicle being used for community participation or other activities by which the staff transports person supported.
Transport person supported social, recreational, and religious activities as scheduled on the activity calendar. Does not transport person supported to his or her own personal home without the approval of the Director and conservator if applicable.
Assist in the maintenance and care of the home, supplies, and equipment (to include keeping vehicles clean and the vehicle log up to date), and is accountable for the use and inventory of the equipment, supplies, and appliances purchased for the person supported. Does not smoke, eat, or drink in agency vehicles.
When assigned, administer routine oral medication as prescribed according to agency policies and procedures, as per instructions for medication administration training for unlicensed personnel.
Complete required incident reports (GERs) and call in reportable incidents within the required timeframe of discovery or witnessing any abuse, neglect, exploitation, or reportable staff misconduct.
Notify family/conservators, ISC/SC of any incidents within the required time frame.
Make accurate and complete entries in the home's daily log according to policies and procedures to assure 24-hour logs are present and accurate.
Ensure passengers and self are safely secured in seat belts before moving vans or other vehicles from a parked position. All persons supported must be assisted when needed on and off all vehicles.
Report for duty at the scheduled time, properly utilizing the time and attendance system currently in place.
Go off duty when appropriately relieved.
Account for the whereabouts of people supported during on-duty hours.
Demonstrate respect for all agency persons supported families, neighbors, and co-workers daily.
Report and document via the worker’s compensation First Report of Injury and other forms all staff injuries within 24-hours of occurrence to the supervisor and to Human Resources.
Be aware of agency on-call procedures to report emergencies related to persons supported, home/facility or vehicle after office hours, and on weekends or holidays.
Assist with personal care needs of the person supported which will include, but are not limited to bathing, feeding, ironing, laundry, personal grooming and other activities of daily living.
Assist with the preparation of well-balanced and culinary diverse meals to meet nutritional needs as outlined in the approved meal plan.
Assist the Residential Manager with quality inspections of the home/facility to ensure that the person supported home meet sanitary and safety compliance.
Assist person supported in the preparation of belongings for travel (e.g. home visits, overnight visits with friends, vacations, etc.).
Document the person supporting expenses monthly via a cash expenditure envelope and ensures receipts are secured in the cash expenditure envelope.
Maintain an accurate record of each person supported PCSP by documenting daily outcomes, action, steps, and significant events.
Ensure compliance with required dress code and agency identification badge guidelines.
Use universal precautions and follow the infection control policy when assisting person supported and/or staff.
Responsible for appropriate implementation of behavior and therapy plans.
Ensure accountability for person supported medications, MARS, vehicles, personal items, monies, food, and all other daily essentials.