DSP Evening/Night

Kcarc•Vincennes, IN

About The Position

The DSP works with participants to help them meet the goals in their Person Centered Individual Program Plan or Person Centered Individual Service Plan. The role provides training and active treatment to build daily living skills, including meal preparation, household chores, money management, shopping, communication, social skills, and positive behaviors. The DSP also provides or assists with personal hygiene and care, follows participant-specific risk, dining, wellness, and seizure plans, and provides medical assistance and medication administration as needed. The position includes documenting services and participant activity for each shift, completing participant-specific forms and medical documentation, maintaining household property and financial records, conducting monthly safety drills, and assisting with transportation and mobility as needed. The DSP may attend participant meetings when requested and must follow applicable organizational policies and local, state, and federal regulations. Additional hours are mandatory if needed.

Requirements

Maintain reliable transportation available for use during working hours, a valid driver’s license, and proof of automobile liability coverage; this requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Director of Human Resources.
Be able to maintain a flexible schedule to meet departmental demands.
Maintain good hygiene.
Be able to assist with the full spectrum of participants’ personal care needs.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Use tact and empathy when working with people from varied backgrounds.
Establish effective working relationships.
Work independently and in a team environment.
Be computer literate.
Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership.
Multitask effectively in a sometimes fast-paced environment.
Be able to perform the essential duties of the job.
Be able to frequently lift 75 pounds independently and more than 75 pounds with assistance.
Medication Administration: Group Home staff must have Core A and Core B; other staff must be trained by a nurse in medication administration and side effects and demonstrate competency.
CPR/First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
One year of experience working with participants with developmental disabilities preferred.
Three years of driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Help participants work toward goals in their Person Centered Individual Program Plan or Person Centered Individual Service Plan.
Provide training and active treatment to enhance participants’ daily living skills, including meal preparation, household chores, money management, shopping, communication, social skills, and positive behaviors.
Provide or assist with personal hygiene needs, including bathing, nail care, shaving, oral care, toileting, and dressing.
Follow each participant’s risk plan, dining plan, wellness plan, and seizure plan, when applicable.
Provide transportation to medical appointments, social outings, and other scheduled activities as required.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting participants between beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, and other locations as needed.
Attend 90-day, annual, or IDT meetings when requested.
Document required information for each shift, including services rendered, significant issues requiring intervention, and distinct actions or behaviors for each participant served.
Complete required participant forms, including behavior tracking, task element progress, and sleep tracking.
Ensure the home remains an appropriate environment if a participant chooses not to participate in household upkeep, meal preparation, or personal care.
Assist with updating participant property lists as needed.
Maintain participants’ financial records in the home, including cash ledgers, budget sheets, and receipts, and submit records to the fiscal department as required.
Conduct monthly safety drills according to Safety and Security Procedures.
Provide medical assistance as needed, complete medical routines and documentation, and proactively address participants’ medical issues.
Assist participants with the operation, use, and maintenance of adaptive devices.
Administer medications as directed and document them using the Electronic Medication Administration program or paper MAR when necessary.
Promote KCARC’s mission and values through personal example, educational opportunities, honest communication, inviting input, and mutual accountability.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a positive attitude in the work environment.
Follow policies, procedures, and regulations established by local, state, and federal agencies, including ISO standards.
Perform other duties deemed necessary and work additional hours when needed; additional hours are mandatory if needed.