Direct Support Professioanl

General Summary: The Direct Support Professional for the residential program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is responsible for assisting individuals to live a  self-directed life, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individual programming,  and being responsible for the routine operation of the home while on duty.  

Qualifications: Direct care experience- 6 months, High-school diploma or GED, Valid Driver  License 

• Ensures individuals’ health, safety, and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals’  lives, and supports community inclusion. 

• Participates in the development and implementation of everyone’s Support Plan. 

• Provides supervision as determined in the individuals’ support plans.  

• Participates in the implementing of all program plans designed to enhance the  individual’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and independent living skills.

• Assists individuals in the development of appropriate behavioral, social, money  management, housekeeping, hygiene, and other skills necessary to reach their highest  level of potential. 

• Adheres to Department of Human Services Regulatory requirements.

 • Administers medication and treatment as permitted under regulations. 

• Completes and updates all daily, weekly, and monthly records, reports, logs, casework  notes, administrative paperwork, fiscal reports, and medical records in an accurate,  timely, and professional manner. 

• Collaborates and cooperates with involved agencies, family members, and other service  providers; participates in meetings and provides relevant information. 

• Transport individuals in personal and/or company vehicles for community outings or  scheduled appointments. 

• Responsible for individual’s work related personal and financial transactions. 

• Works independently with minimal supervision in field location assignments. 

• Ensures that the worksite is safe, comfortable, well maintained, and free from hazards.

 • Provides coverage in emergency situations. 

• Supervises and/or completes all duties and responsibilities in the daily operation of the  residence in the 24-hour daily operation of the home. 

• Conducts fire drills and manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts. 

• Encourages individuals to follow all dietary guidelines as recommended by medical  professionals. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.