Direct Support Professional

About the role

Full and Part-Time positions available. Position responsible for direct, basic and supportive care to consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities within an assigned program. The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, health monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living and transportation for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provides oversight and intervention to consumers that are experiencing a major behavioral health crisis.
• Serves as a member of the residential/day support services team and attends all designated meetings.
• Maintains daily logs and records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or Service Coordinator.
• Monitors consumer safety needs, including physical, medical, behavioral and psychiatric.
• Monitors consumers to ensure their safety by observing overall health and wellness.
• Documents consumer functional and dysfunctional behavior according to individual program plan.
• Maintains facility to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Assists with cooking, laundry and other general household activities necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and general housekeeping upkeep.
• Accompanies consumer to doctor’s offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet consumer and agency needs.
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.

Requirements

• Works well in a team environment; works with others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful, and effective manner.
• Has a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks as well as post offer drug screen.
• Successful completion of Title XIX waiver and other Westbrook Health Services training as applicable (provided).
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.