DSP Adult Services

About the position

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals' development, well-being, and growth. Job purpose: Provide direct support to and advocate for individuals. Promote choice, provide appropriate support, and coordinate activities to foster individual well-being, growth, and development.

Responsibilities

• Promote choice, provide appropriate support, and coordinate activities to foster individual well-being, growth, and development.
• Ensure that all services, programs, and guidelines outlined in an individuals' ISP are implemented as assigned.
• Ensure that all Kennedy CollectiveSM and DDS regulations and policies are adhered to.
• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of daily living skills including but not limited to personal care, recreation, meal prep, and household chores.
• Ensure all trainings are current.
• Provide professional and timely communication with co-workers, supervisor, families and guardians and other team members.
• Record and maintain individuals' records in Therap as assigned (data entry, case notes, updated contacts, and information).
• Administer medications in accordance with DDS regulations. Ensure all medications are available and orders followed.
• Advocate for the individuals whenever necessary as well teach individuals to advocate for themselves.
• Ensure the protection of all individuals' rights and safety by following HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy, and reporting any type of abuse or neglect.
• You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office and the internet

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401k
• Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program