Direct Support Professional

Supervisor: Direct Support Supervisor

Purpose: Under the supervision of the Direct Support Supervisor the Direct Support Professional is responsible for the shift coverage and clinical intervention to clients.

Requirements: Acquire High School Diploma or GED, and /or one year’s experience working in a related field, valid driver’s license, and minimum age of 18 years old.

Responsibilities: The Direct Support Professional t is responsible for the following but not limited
to the specific responsibilities:

• Requirement to pass criminal background, central registry, CARI check, and a drug test pre- employment and randomly, Physical and PPD at time of hire.
• Complete basic staff training required by the Division within 90 days of employment.
• Assist in the formulation of ISPs
• Establish and maintain working relationships with families, guardians, case managers, and other interested persons
• Assist Individuals in the overall operation of the home to ensure the house is clean and in good order
• Shop for food as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor
• Assist Individuals with self – help and grooming skills, laundry, and domestic chores
• Respond to emergency situations as directed by the Direct Support Supervisor
• Participate in ongoing training to learn various behavior management methods and techniques
• Assist with medical care of Individuals including transportation, pick – up of prescription, communication of medical information, etc
• Assist with meal planning / preparation
• Be available to Individuals and staff on a 24 hour basis during emergencies
• Ensure that the house is properly secured for the night
• Provide training in the area of bedtime readiness
• Ensure that the Individuals in the bed at a reasonable hour, properly bathed, and readied
• Complete household cleaning as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor
• Record significant shift happenings and observations in the daily log
• Be responsible for group home laundry, and for Individuals laundry as assigned
• Monitor each Individual and attend to Individuals needs throughout the night
• Complete a daily medication count
• Waken the Individuals at an appropriate morning hour
• Train and supervise Individuals around morning outlines
• Review the implantation of the IHP and monitor continuing IHP development
• Administer medication, record the administration of medication in accordance with DDD guidelines. Assists the Direct Support Supervisor with continuous monitoring of medication administration procedures
• Requirement to cooperate with the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities licensee and staff in any inspection or inquiry, investigation
• Assure that each Individual is free from physical or mental abuse;