Direct Support Professional

Core Responsibilities & Essential Job Functions

• Support participants to achieve the highest level of independence possible in pursuit of their definition of a “good life.”
• Provide input and implement the participant’s Individual Plan.
• Follow organizational guidelines to promote the participant’s health and safety.
• Monitor, respond to and report issues of concern to the Case Coordinator or other supervisor.
• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities (toileting, dressing, feeding, etc.) as needed, while respecting the participant’s privacy and confidentiality.
• Accurately complete all participant-related data and documentation by the assigned deadline via a web-based platform.
• Accurately submit timesheets, leave requests, required credentialing documents, work related training and other required paperwork by the assigned deadline via the Family of Company’s (FoC) web-based platforms.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and training as required.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, hygienic, and safe environment.
• Respond appropriately and immediately to emergencies as defined in the Family of Companies (FoC) Operational procedures.
• Report any safety concerns to the Program Manager or other supervisor.
• Handle multiple tasks, adhere to deadlines, and process urgent projects while paying attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent.
• Exercise patience and understanding working with participants of many skill levels and individual needs.
• Be culturally respectful while working with an ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse population.
• Communicate effectively (verbally and written), and read, using the primary language within the workplace.
• Exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment as required by HIPPA.
• Be committed to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Operating knowledge of a computer, iPad or tablet, applications and software, standard office equipment and Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Must be able to use an iPhone or work cell phone if applicable.
• Ability to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting when working with participants.
• Responsive to audio and visual cues from participants and their families, other staff members, and the environment.
• Work calmly during behavioral and health-related incidents.
• Use logic and reasoning for anticipating future needs, goals, and events.
• Stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and loading materials up to and including 50lbs.
• Aid during transfers when applicable. Some participants may require the use of a Hoyer lift for transfers.
• Frequent driving (to and from office, the community, and participants’ homes) when applicable.
• Work at participants’ homes, community settings, and ESH facility, depending on assignment.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
• The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
• Reliable transportation needed.(For locations where driving is required)
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with Insurance, proof of current vehicle registration and safety check; maintain a clean driving record.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations and clear TB testing based on company policies.
• Freedom from any communicable disease or medical conditions that would interfere with the physical requirements of this position.
• Obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must attend all required training.

Compensation

$17.50-18.50 Hourly