Live In Flex Direct Support Professional

Waypoint Maine•Paris, ME

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Live-In Flex Direct Support Professional (Live-In Flex DSP) provides direct support across the Mechanic Falls and South Paris residential homes, flexing a 40-hour weekly schedule to meet each program’s coverage needs. This is a live-in position: residing in the designated onsite apartment at Sunrise Drive as a condition of employment. The role of the Live-In Flex DSP is to support members within Waypoint to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships, engaging in effective communication, and supporting independence — improving skills, promoting self-determination, encouraging personally satisfying lifestyles, and fostering growth to the greatest extent possible. The Live-In Flex DSP maintains a safe and supportive environment in which members are treated with dignity and respect, and supports the interests, culture, and needs of the people we serve. The Live-In Flex DSP works successfully within a team and professionally represents Waypoint in the community, with parents and guardians, and within each member’s residence, exemplifying professional values, ethics, responsibility, and confidentiality.

Requirements

Position experience not required, but must have the desire to work with, learn about, and support individuals with intellectual and other complex disabilities.
Prior experience as a PSS, CNA or CRMA/DSP
A willingness to implement positive behavior support and structured activities.
Excellent communication with members, families, coworkers, and other professionals.
Flexibility and dependability to adjust days, shifts, and home assignments as program needs change.
High School Diploma or GED.
Must become DSP, CRMA, and Safety Care certified as a primary responsibility of the position.
Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence and a clean driving record.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
The ability to learn beginner-level Information Technology skills.
Normal degree of flexibility, and ability to raise hands above head.
Ability to stand, walk, run, shuffle, and stoop for several minutes.
Ability to kneel on one and two knees, and then stand up.
Ability to bend 45 degrees at the trunk, and twist to either side.
Ability to grasp firmly.
Ability to push and pull personal care equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds independently, using safe body mechanics.
Ability to implement Safety Care techniques to escort and/or establish member safety in an emergency and/or per the support plan.

Nice To Haves

Preference for one or more of the following credentials: PSS, CNA, CRMA, or DSP certification

Responsibilities

Provide flex coverage across the Mechanic Falls and South Paris homes based on program and scheduling needs, working varying shifts and days as assigned to meet the 40-hour weekly schedule.
Reside in the designated onsite apartment at Sunrise Drive in accordance with the separate housing agreement.
Develop a rapport with members and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship.
Provide support and guidance for members during skills-building activities.
Implement individual treatment plans and positive support plans for members.
Encourage self-help skill building by supporting members with daily living activities, including preparing meals, maintaining a clean and healthy environment, and assisting with personal hygiene.
Mentor healthy eating choices, activities that enhance physical fitness, and overall health and wellness choices.
Transport members in approved vehicles as activities and/or medical appointments require.
Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of members. Notify the House Manager on duty and/or the Workforce Manager of any situation developing or occurring in the home that could negatively impact the home’s operation or a member’s welfare and safety.
Respect each member’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
Ensure that all medications are passed in a safe manner.
Manage member and agency funds by accurately recording expenditures as required.
Understand and comply with licensing requirements, MaineCare requirements, Person-Centered Planning requirements, and all of Waypoint’s policies and procedures.
Collect accurate and timely data, including updates to member progress notes, treatment plans, and positive support plans, daily or more often as outlined in the plan and as required to track progress toward established goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Follow the work schedule, demonstrate consistent attendance, and accurately record hours worked.
Follow mandated reporter guidelines regarding reportable events.
Develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with all staff, demonstrating a willingness to resolve conflicts quickly and completely.
Operate as part of a team, accepting direction, constructive feedback, and information from the House Manager on duty, the Workforce Manager, and the team.
Maintain all required certifications for the Direct Support Professional position.
Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and trainings.
Ensure a clean and orderly residence, implementing all cleaning routines and checklists, and independently initiate household maintenance and upkeep as necessary.
Follow all agency safety standards and procedures, and alert the House Manager to safety and/or maintenance needs per internal Maintenance Department protocols.
Follow all transportation policies, including identifying any maintenance concerns with vehicles.
Other duties as assigned.