Direct Support Professional (Community Homes)

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide treatment goal development per the treatment plan and according to the needs of clients and assist in the develop goals that will allow them to achieve the greatest level of independence in their community.
• Share information with program supervisors regarding significant events and/or client responses that vary from their baseline, as it relates to their treatment plan.
• Advocate for clients to help meet their needs, desires and interests.
• Advocate for clients during community integration activities, appointments or anytime in the community.
• Provide a safe, structured, nurturing environment that assists clients to meet their psychiatric, medical and daily needs.
• Encourage client independence by assisting with a wide variety of daily living skills.
• Provide medication administration, following the established rules of medication administration.
• Transport clients to community outings, appointments and as part of their treatment plan.
• Arrive to work on time and work as scheduled.
• Complete all documentation timely, accurately and within established guidelines.
• Ensure all service documentation meets all established billing requirements.
• Complete incident reports timely, accurately and within established guidelines.
• Record any contacts with parents, guardians, care coordinators or any other stakeholders.
• Complete all medication administration documentation thoroughly.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED, required
• Associate’s Degree in Social Services or related field, preferred
• No experience necessary, 1 year of mental health and/or other disability experience, preferred.
• Valid Drivers License, required