Direct Support Professional - Full Time - Residential - Corry

Barber National Institute•Corry, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is a full-time position within a residential setting. The primary focus is on ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities, promoting their choices, and supporting their Individual Service Plans (ISPs). This role involves assisting individuals with daily living activities, maintaining a confidential and respectful environment, and contributing to the overall operation and atmosphere of the residential facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Eligible for insurance under the Barber National Institute.
Must successfully complete Medications Administration Training upon hire.
Must successfully complete CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.
Must obtain Act 33 and 34 Clearances.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

1 year experience preferred but not required in working with adults and/or children with an intellectual disability.

Responsibilities

Oversees and ensures the health and safety of consumers to the maximum extent possible.
Promotes choice of the individuals served and supports the principles of Everyday Lives.
Ensures that the individual’s needs and desires are met per their Individual Service Plan (ISP) and that activities provided are safe and appropriate.
Assists in the implementation of ISP that has specific measurable objectives for each individual in accordance with person centered planning.
Encourages family and advocate participation in the development and implementation of the ISP.
Treats each individual with consideration, respect, and full recognition of his/her dignity and individuality, including the right to privacy, care of personal needs and active treatment.
Assists the individual in all activities related to the individual’s personal well-being and programmatic objectives and to implement them to the fullest extent possible (e.g., individual’s programming, laundry, clothing needs, personal hygiene, physical health, and meaningful structured leisure-time activities).
Assures that any information concerning any individual remains confidential within the guidelines of the agency and regulatory mandates.
Participates as an active member on various in-house committees as requested by the Program Specialist, Manager of Residential Services, the Associate Director and/or the Director.
Reads, reviews, maintains a working knowledge of, and adheres to the policies, procedures, and requirements established for the Barber National Institute, the Residential Services Division and the Chapter 6400, Department of Public Welfare Regulations governing the home.
Immediately notifies a supervisor of any suspected abuse, neglect, mistreatment of the individual, or any other possible reportable incident, in accord with the Incident Management guidelines and principles.
Assures that weekly menus are followed and that persons residing in the home are involved in individual choice and that meals are nutritionally sound and balanced.
Maintains a home-like atmosphere while working with the individuals.
Completes the assessment of individual strengths/areas of need as they relate to the adaptive behaviors required for independence, as directed through the Program Specialist.
Designs, develops, implements, and monitors the initial/annual Individual Support Plan, including monthly/quarterly progress reviews.
Assists in the development and implementation, in conjunction with other program staff, of daily activity routines encompassing programming; personal hygiene; and recreation and leisure activities; with consideration of each individual’s choice.
Presents a professional image as well as promotes positive work attitudes and work environment.
Assists the Residential Manager in the development and maintenance of effective working relationships with individuals involved in the Residential Services Program; parents, guardians and/or care givers; Residential Service line staff; inter-agency support personnel, as well as other service agencies and the general public, in an effort to further the goals and objectives established for each individual, as well as to promote person-centered planning and inclusion of the individual into their local community.
Assists in the initial orientation of all new employees at the home and the mentoring of staff ongoing.
Attends all staff meetings related to behavior, diagnosis, treatment, progress, etc. as well as any other meetings and/or seminars as directed by the program specialist, associate directors and/or the director. Said meetings may be during hours other than those included in the regular work week.
Completes as needed all assigned documentation per the individual’s Individual Service Plan as well as all work instructions requirements and other documentation as assigned. Ensures that a supervisor is notified immediately if there is a concern related to the completion of any needed documentation.
Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings with the program specialist.
Attends regular meetings as appropriate with support service personnel for the purpose of discussion/review of individual program development, program progress and/or any other pertinent topic.
Becomes an active participant in each individual’s employment outcomes and goals. This includes helping the support team and individual identify areas of employment interest, creating goals and outcomes to support those interest areas, and implementing residential supports to assure implementation.
Assists each individual, with respect to learning about the local community and methods to access it.
In conjunction with the Residential Manager, encourages and enables each individual to become integral members of their community. This includes working with each individual to determine areas of community-based interest, creating goals and outcomes to support each individual’s plan for community integration, working to schedule and carry out community integration sessions, and continuing to encourage each individual to expand their level of interest in community-based events.
Assists the Residential Manager in the completion/monitoring, when applicable, of all written reports prior to their submission to the program specialist as delegated by the Residential Manager.
Responsible for the immediate reporting to the agency nurse or designee (Program Supervisor if on-call) of any medical concerns and all related documentation.
Assures that proper procedures are followed regarding administration and documentation of medications.
Assists in picking up or accepting medication for individuals on designated days, as well as when any change in medication orders are warranted.
Assists in the completion of medication counts on a regular basis as per the Residential Services Line Medications Administration Policies and Procedures.
Assures that all medications are kept locked in proper storage area at all times other than during administration following established procedures.
Demonstrates a working knowledge related to: fire and safety emergency evacuation procedures; emergency equipment; conducting and documenting monthly fire drills, documenting individual’s reaction to the fire drill.
Assists the Residential Manager in assuring the completion of interior and exterior cleaning of the Residential Services facility (e.g., grass/snow) and reporting maintenance concerns accurately and in a timely manner.
Assures that equipment and supplies are properly utilized and cared for.
Completes bi-annual inventory of possessions for each individual within the home.
Completes a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours for in-service training per training year at least 6 per quarter (July 1st to June 30th), including attendance at all one-time training programs, all annual mandatory training programs, and all optional programs, as designated by Chapter 6400 Regulations, the Program Specialist, Manager of Residential Services, Associate Directors and/or the Director.
Remains certified in Medications Administration, CPR and First Aid.
Prior to working with program participants under the age of 18, produces original copies of current PA Criminal History Record Checks, PA State Child Abuse Clearance, and a Department of Human Services Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Record. Updated original clearances must be provided to the Human Resources department every 60 months.
Assists, in the absence of Residential Manager, in the management related to the day-to-day operation of the Residential Services Line facility including facility food/activity budget; facility individual cash accounts; individual trust accounts; and the accurate and appropriate documentation and reconciliation.
Accountable to established food budget procedures.
Assists the Residential Manager, when applicable, in assuring that all items purchased have receipts that are itemized, have name of store and the date of purchase.
Assists the Residential Manager in assuring that food purchased is appropriate and used for the individuals to maintain well-balanced nutritional meals.
Adheres to established policies, procedures, and guidelines related to fiscal accountability within the Residential Service Line programs/services.
Assists the Residential Manager when applicable to maintain and balance individuals’ personal accounts and assures receipts are obtained for purchases made.
In the absence of the Residential Manager, handles appropriate submission of purchase orders, trust requests, the purchase of items and return of the receipts within time lines established.
Completes other duties as assigned by the supervisory personnel or designee, which are deemed to be in the best interests for the welfare of the individuals and operation of the facility.
Understands that a staff member may be transferred within the facilities whenever deemed necessary for the betterment of the program and/or changes in government regulations.
Be aware that duties may be added or deleted from the position as deemed necessary by Director.
Understand that added or irregular hours may be required due to government agencies or funding source requests for special assignments.
Understand that other duties and assignments may be added or deleted as necessary due to funding requirements or regulations.