Giles County Day DSP (M-F 8a - 4p)

Progressive Directions Inc. (PDI)•Pulaski, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Progressive Directions, Inc. is seeking caring, compassionate, dependable, and understanding individuals to join their team as Direct Support Staff. This role involves supporting individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities to live independently, be healthy, safe, valued, and participating members of their communities. The position offers part-time or full-time employment and is suitable for those who are semi-retired or seeking a career change. Progressive Directions, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable organization established over forty years ago with a mission to support persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through innovative programs and transformative services, fostering personal success through pride, dignity, and independence.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Valid Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama driver’s license (military exceptions available).
Ability to read and follow directions.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Satisfactory criminal background check and clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Ability to attend and pass all required training courses.
TB test within the last 12 months (if you do not have one, we will send you to get one upon hire).

Responsibilities

Ensure the basic needs of the persons supported residing at the home are met.
Provide instruction in personal hygiene, self-care skills, money management, and housekeeping.
Promote community involvement through recreation.
Ensure the safety and well-being of the persons supported are always maintained, including during waking and sleeping hours.
Provide necessary assistance in bathing, dressing, toileting, and hygiene.
Assist in meal preparation and grocery shopping, providing ample opportunity for choice.
Assist in household chores (e.g., vacuuming, dishes, sweeping/mopping floors, laundry, general housekeeping).
Assist persons supported in taking medications prescribed by a doctor, according to the agency's medication administration policy.
Assist persons supported in all personal and self-care skills areas, as indicated by the person's supported Individual Support Plan (ISP).
Review the person's supported Individual Support Plan (ISP) for outcomes and implementation plans.
Assist the persons supported with obtaining money to shop and shopping for needed items.
Report all medical, behavioral, or other concerns to the residential manager (RM) and house staff.
Ensure each person's supported daily needs are met while away from home by preparing the needed items to take with the person supported.
Assist the persons supported in meaningfully choosing how to spend their day.
Present the choices of places that the people who supported would like to visit.
Be prepared in advance for any outings by requesting the necessary funds or other needed items.
Be aware of upcoming events in the community.
Ensure the persons supported(s) served have ample opportunity to attend community events.
Coordinate trips/visits with relatives or other important people in the person's supported life.
Assist in coordinating activities based on the person's supported interests.
Maintain communication between staff in the communication log.
Complete daily notes in the person's supported file.
Complete Behavior Data sheets (as needed, as behaviors occur).
Maintain the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Document all activities and outings (in daily notes unless otherwise specified).
Attend doctor appointments as necessary and document results.
Communicate all medical, behavioral, or other concerns to the Residential Manager (RM) and other home staff.
Assume responsibility for the person's safety while in the community.
Deal effectively with stress and stressful situations.
Deal effectively and cooperatively with parents, co-workers, persons supported, and the general public.
Maintain familiarity with agency policies and procedures.
Attend all staff meetings as required by the RM.
Maintain a clear line of communication between residential and management staff.
Attend and participate in all Circle of Support meetings for the persons served.