Direct Support Professional

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

About the role

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
• Aid individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
• Aid individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs
• Aid individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
• Aid individuals served with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
• Prepare meals
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
• Aid individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved
• Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested

Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

• At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage
• Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports
• Maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred

Physical Requirements

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site
• Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate
• Constantly alert and aware to consumer’s needs
• Sometimes exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Special Requirements

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
• Function successfully in stressful situations
• Demnstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals served
• Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work
• Work assigned shifts as required by management
• Attend all training classes as required

Employment Variables

• Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check
• Must be able to work some evenings when required