Direct Support Professional (54176)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Edgewood Program Manager, provide supervision, support and training to individuals with intellectual disabilities who live in the Edgewood Group Home. .

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a teacher/mentor, providing person centered-training, instruction, and assistance to support individuals to achieve desired outcomes and develop independent living skills.
• Provide flexible, individualized supports and assistance with the following: cooking, meal planning, shopping, budgeting, bill paying, banking, laundry, self advocacy, solving day-to-day problems, developing friendships, interacting with neighbors, household tasks and maintenance, recreational planning, accessing community resources, personal care, emotional support, medication administration, and transportation.
• Assist individuals to develop and maintain positive relationships (i.e. family, friends, neighbors, community members, businesses, clubs, civic organizations etc.) 
• Assist individual to address Residential objectives (as documented on the Individual Support Plan) and document accordingly.
• Assist individuals with personal care needs (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, dental hygiene, shaving, eating etc.)
• Assist with medical appointments, ordering/refilling medications, and proper medication administration.  Follow all medical, dietary, and documentation requirements
• Make introductions and serve as a bridge between individuals and community members and facilitate meaningful community participation/involvement.
• Promote, teach and model personal growth and self-esteem (i.e. personal grooming, table manners, social skills, conflict resolution, etc.) 
• Conduct oneself morally, and ethically, serving as a positive role-model at all times.