Direct Support Professional-SUD - Weekends 2nd & 3rd Shift

New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc•Lexington, KY

About The Position

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team! The Direct Support Professional assists clients with the daily routine of the program and monitors client safety. Responsible for providing opportunities for recreation and education. This position also has primary responsibility for all non-billable tasks that are necessary for efficient unit functioning and client safety. The Direct Support Professional is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.

Requirements

High School degree or equivalent
Valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a residential behavioral health setting

Responsibilities

Ensure the proper procedure is followed during the intake process
Ensure intake and discharge paperwork is complete and accurate
Ensure clients are familiar with and support them in following the Client Handbook
Complete all required daily documentation timely and accurately including shift reports, staff notes, daily census tracking, etc.; maintain check-out log for electronics, scissors, razors, and other identified items
Assume medication duty in the absence of a nurse and ensure completion of the self-administration medication records
Monitor, track, and record the physical presence and safety of each client as designated by the phase of treatment and clinician’s instruction; ensure client withdrawal checks are performed as indicated by the treatment team
Monitor and maintain unit supply inventory and restocking, intake/discharge packets, and client orientation folders
Supervise visitations, and client telephone privileges, and implement safety procedures
Supervise mealtimes and ensure clients’ snacks are distributed as required
Ensure all incidents are reported to a supervisor and completion of event reporting is timely
Ensure shift reporting is completed at the beginning and end of every shift and staff notes are entered for any client concerns that occur during the shift
Ensure client drug screens and room searches are completed as required
Monitor the completion of the client’s daily chores and provide supplemental cleaning as needed to ensure the cleanliness of the unit; ensure client rooms are cleaned following discharge
Ensure activities calendar and curriculum schedule are being followed and provide leadership in recreational and educational group sessions; provide support to clients beyond group therapy and assist them with therapy homework as needed; assist Clinicians with program needs
Participate in client staffing as assigned
Act as a resource liaison and support the client in communicating referral needs to the clinician when appropriate
Provide transportation as needed
Support clients in attending community support groups and encourage them to connect with group members for additional support
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or designee