DSP Evening/Night

KCARC•Vincennes, IN

About The Position

The DSP provides support to participants in meeting the goals in their Person Centered Individual Program Plan or Person Centered Individual Service Plan. The role includes training and active treatment to develop daily living skills, assistance with personal hygiene and medical routines, transportation when required, and support with participant safety, finances, documentation, and adaptive devices. The DSP administers medications as directed, maintains required records, follows participant-specific plans and applicable regulations, and promotes KCARC’s mission and values while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Additional hours, if needed, are mandatory.

Requirements

Maintain reliable transportation available during working hours, a valid driver’s license, and proof of automobile liability insurance; this qualification may be waived at the Director of Human Resources’ discretion.
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 verbally and in writing.
Use tact and empathy when dealing 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 frequently lift 75 pounds independently and more than 75 pounds with assistance.
Be able to perform the essential duties of the job.
Medication Administration: Core A and Core B for Group Home staff; other staff must be trained by a nurse in medication administration and side effects and demonstrate competency.
CPR/First Aid.

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

Work with each participant to meet goals in their Person Centered Individual Program Plan or Person Centered Individual Service Plan.
Provide training and active treatment to enhance 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.
Strictly follow each participant’s risk, dining, wellness, and applicable seizure plans.
Provide transportation to medical appointments, social outings, and other scheduled activities when required.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting participants into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts 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 a participant’s home remains an appropriate environment if the participant chooses not to participate in its 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 items to the fiscal department as required.
Conduct monthly safety drills according to Safety and Security Procedures.
Provide medical assistance as needed, complete required medical routines and documentation, and proactively address 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 set by local, state, and federal agencies, including ISO standards.
Perform other duties deemed necessary.
Work additional hours when needed; these are mandatory.