Community Support Direct Support Professional

Duties And Responsibilities

• Cultivate a safe and supportive relationship with members and a thorough understanding of service plan and support needs.
• Facilitate members’ connections to people in the community.
• Provide support and guidance for members during skills building activities.
• Implement individual goals and Support Plans as identified in their Person Centered Plans.
• Encourage self-determination and self-advocacy by supporting members with exploring areas of interest and expressing their choices.
• Access community resources in order to promote opportunities for members.
• Transport members as needed to access community resources.
• Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of members at all times.
• Notify Team Leader of any situation developing or occurring which could have a negative impact on the member’s welfare and safety.
• Respect each member’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Responsible for the administration of medication according to CRMA regulations once CRMA certified.

Program Integrity

• Understand and comply with the Home and Community Based MaineCare rules, Person-Centered Planning requirements and all of Waypoint’s policies and procedures.
• Collect accurate and timely data including updates to member ISP progress notes, treatment plans, and positive support plans daily, or more often, as outlined in the plan and as required to track progress towards established goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Follow work schedule, demonstrate consistent attendance, adhere to core hours, and accurately record hours worked.
• Follow mandated reporter guidelines regarding reportable events.
• Manage agency funds by accurately recording expenditures as required.

Staff Development

• Conduct self in a professional, collaborative and positive manner at all times.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and collegial relationships with all staff while demonstrating a willingness to resolve conflicts quickly and completely.
• Operate as part of a team, maintaining a willingness to accept direction, constructive feedback and information from the Team Leader and Community Support Leadership Team.
• Maintain all required certifications for the Direct Support Professional position.
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist in all Waypoint settings as needed.

Facility Management

• Actively promote safety and safe practices.
• Ensure a clean and orderly program site while implementing all cleaning routines and checklists.
• Follow all agency safety standards and procedures.
• Notify Director to safety and/or maintenance needs by following the internal procedures for reporting and requesting repair or concern.
• Follow all transportation policies including identifying any maintenance concerns with vehicles.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Must become DSP, CRMA, and Safety Care certified as a primary responsibility of the CS-DSP position.
• A valid driver’s license from state of residence, a clean driving record, valid automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.
• Must have or gain through training the information technology skills to enter time & attendance, documentation of services, manage & complete trainings, and communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.
• Physical Requirements: Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach above head, walk throughout building and grounds, push & pull personal care equipment and lift up to 50 pounds independently using safe body mechanics.
• Speak and model clear English in order to communicate effectively with members who use English as a primary language, hear at normal speaking levels/ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, close visual acuity in order to perform activities such as collecting/preparing data, providing consultation, and daily use of technology/computer screens.
• Implement Safety Care techniques to escort and/or establish member safety in an emergency and/or per the support plan.