FT - Residential Direct Support Professional

MOUNTAIN VALLEY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC•Rifle, CO

3d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives and contributing to the community. The DSP assists with activities of daily living and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP will provide supports at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP will also act as an advocate for the individuals in communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals. The DSP is responsible for communication with staff and among departments regarding relevant information pertaining to the individuals’ health, needs, and other concerns.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
A criminal and Motor Vehicle record which meets company standards.
A valid Colorado Driver’s license.
Verified legal status to work in the United States.
Basic computer ability.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide training.
Previous experience in health care, human services, or nursing home setting.

Responsibilities

Protecting and respecting the rights of individuals served, including treating all clients with dignity and respect, responding as a Mandatory Reporter, reporting incidents of suspected client rights violations, mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation, respecting values, opinions, preferences, and choices of individuals, and complying with requests for information during investigations.
Focusing on what is important to an individual receiving services by educating and encouraging informed choices, providing opportunities for growth and development, ensuring access to community resources, encouraging residents to take ownership in maintaining their environment, and providing emotional support, social guidance, and positive role modeling.
Protecting individuals from harm by assisting clients to maintain a safe and clean living environment, utilizing the program’s chore chart, providing safe transportation, following all safety guidelines, identifying and solving potential safety hazards, and following emergency plans.
Participating in the development of the Individualized Plan (IP) for each resident, implementing services and goals according to the IP, communicating with the Interdisciplinary Team, demonstrating competence in traumatic situations, and assisting residents with physical and personal care as identified in the IP.
Reviewing necessary documentation at the start of the shift and entering necessary documentation by the end of the shift, and reading and responding to emails in a timely manner.
Communicating with the Program Manager and/or Medical Office about observed medical, physical, and emotional resident needs, accurately administering medications, documenting administration, and reporting medication errors.
Ensuring all medications ordered are available and not expired, ordering refills as needed, planning healthy and varied menus, completing grocery shopping, planning community outings, and shopping for household supplies.
Coaching and supporting newly hired staff.
Responding to all requests for information or communication in a timely manner.
Following all policies within the MVDS Employee Handbook.
Reporting all on-the-job injuries to the immediate supervisor and Director of Human Resources within 24 hours.
Reporting for work on time and as scheduled, entering accurate timekeeping records, attending staff meetings, and adhering to work schedule.
Completing all mandatory new hire requirements and training within 90 days of hire and maintaining courses and certifications.
Maintaining skills with computers and utilizing technology to enhance job performance.
Adhering to all relevant Code of Colorado Regulations and MVDS policies and procedures.