PRN Direct Support Professional

SEEC Corporation•Silver Springs, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SEEC’s Supported Living team provides community-based support to people with developmental disabilities, including support with health, safety, community participation, and activities in their homes. The PRN Direct Support Professional provides emergency coverage for Supported Living shifts, with coverage not exceeding 40 hours per week. This part-time position works in person and reports directly to the Support Coordinator. The PRN implements each person’s Person-Centered Plan and promotes health and wellness in accordance with SEEC and DDA policies and procedures. The role includes supporting personal care, coordinating household activities, facilitating participation in community and recreational opportunities, helping coordinate medical care, and keeping people supported, families, staff, and supervisors informed about community opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of and familiarity with the surrounding counties.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to work.
Strong analytical skills, mentoring and coaching abilities, and a professional approach to personal development.
Willingness to learn and use technology, including cell phones, iPhone apps, photos, videos, laptops, adaptive technology, and case management databases.
Excellent performance ethic and ability to work as a strong team player.
Ability to lift, reach, and grasp.
Must complete required training, including CPR/First Aid, safety protocols, CMT, and MANDT.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate status and actively participate in person and team or caseload meetings.
Demonstrate respect for and acceptance of each person and their individuality.
Implement systems that support quality services in areas including health, safety, and community participation.
Serve as a first point of contact and screen communications with family members, resource coordination, and day programs as designated by the Support Coordinator.
Provide personal care, including assistance with eating, using the bathroom, bathing or showering, transferring, shaving, and personal hygiene.
Conduct quality service checks, including checks of the home, personal care, and household and personal supplies.
Research and communicate information about community resources, including education, spiritual, leisure, transportation, and medical resources.
Assist people and families with access to and eligibility for public transportation and paratransit.
Facilitate participation in events and support staff training, community education, technology, and resource development.
Help community resources build capacity to provide goods and services to people with disabilities.
Administer medications as delegated by a delegating nurse and pick up medications as needed.
Track, schedule, and accompany people to medical appointments, ensuring required medical documentation is completed.
Monitor medications and medication administration records, report discrepancies to the nurse, and follow up with appropriate action involving staff.
Review and sign off on household purchases delegated to support staff.
Coordinate, store, and submit ATM card receipts and verify purchases.
Monitor and follow up on household maintenance and other designated issues, reporting issues to the Support Coordinator as required.
Collaborate with Support Coordinators and staff to support participation, including arranging transportation and accommodations.
Maintain professionalism and exercise sound judgment in interactions with people supported, coworkers, employers, and colleagues.
Build positive ongoing relationships with community businesses and organizations, including transportation services, schools, recreation providers, and entertainment businesses.
Attend scheduled internal and external agency and department meetings and training.
Complete and ensure staff completion of required documentation, including Personal Vision Plan activities and behavior program data.
Keep time punches in the payroll application accurate and up to date, including weekly time approvals.
Respond to calls as the first point of contact for Direct Support Staff.