Direct Support Professional (Full Time-Overnight Awake)

ResCare Community Living a part of the Sevita family provides quality services that empower individuals enhance independence and help people live well. Since 1974 weve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff we provide person-centered services that help people build skills overcome challenges and reach their full Type: Non-exempt part-time hourly Rate: $23.00/hourScope of Role:Responsible for providing direct support within a single program supporting 1 individual in residential Responsibilities:Deliver support per individual service/program plans including socialization health maintenance medication administration skill/behavioral with daily activities: Personal care housekeeping recreational activities transportation community integration shopping citizenship and other activities of daily JOB FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below. Services and Supports:Direct Support:Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development personal care housekeeping recreational activities transportation community orientation shopping financial management citizenship and other activities of daily :Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains of Individuals Assets:Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preferenceRelationships:Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals friends families guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service :Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external :Maintains confidentiality respects the rights of persons being served according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their Care:Appointments:As needed may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as :If assigned accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and Health Care:Monitors individuals health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care Supplies and Equipment:Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or Preparation:Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining Responsibilities:Training:Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff Scheduling:Works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime or in the event of :Works together with others values others contributions; is courteous; communicates openly; listens; and shows respect to Safety:Every employee plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace; complies with all established safety policies procedures and rules; reports unsafe hazards to their supervisor and participates in safety related training or :Vehicles:May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; ensures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts lifts and wheelchair ties; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance :Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat clean and safe environment; reports hazards or safety and Repair:Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs change light bulbs etc.; may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal; reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as :Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of :Performs other duties and activities as Mobile Punch Authorized for RESPONSIBILITIESNoneMinimum Knowledge and Skills required for the JobThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent preferredMust be 18 years of knowledge of computersDSP3 Experience Requirements:Our crisis homes provide support and supervision to persons served with disabilities and/or mental illness that need crisis intervention services and/or behavioral programs to rehabilitate/stabilize and transition persons served back to permanent are required have 3 years of experience working with individuals with the following: severe mental illness crisis physical interventions and behavior supports. Including challenging behaviors of property destruction manipulation inaccurate reporting elopement paranoia substance abuse isolation and/or must be well trained and have at least 3 years of experience in using positive redirection and behavior modification programs. Working with individuals with mental health conditions including bipolar schizophrenia depression anxiety PTSD substance use disorders obsessive compulsive disorder intermittent explosive disorder antisocial personality disorders role of staff is to maintain safety and to support person served to allow them to be the best they can be individually and/or within the community while reducing distress and providing a purpose in their formal/informal crisis plans program plans and/or behavioral objectives using person-centered documentation record keeping and participate in regular meetings and complete required initiative when responding to a crisis monitor the safety of persons served and provide support and supervision in a positive therapeutic manner with the least restrictive methods of positive persons served to make choices in all areas of their lives. Encourage use of public resources and recreational facilities; provide community integration Licenses and Registrations:Valid drivers license in good registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated valid drivers license meet all insurance requirements and be approved by management to be a driver for the company. If an employee is determined to have lost their driving privileges by failing the company MVR driving record requirements per company policy the employee will be required to sign a Non-Driver form and restricted from driving on behalf of the company until their MVR report satisfies the company requirements for a good driving Environment:Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the Requirements:Heavy up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence regardless of the physical intellectual or behavioral challenges they face.