Direct Support Professional - Day Support

Responsibilities

• Maintains sight and sound supervision of clients.
• Provides support to individuals by implementing their annual plan of support, goals, and objectives as outlined in their ISP.
• Supports in the implementation of individual program plan for supports and behavior support activities and desired outcomes.
• Provides opportunities for community involvement for individuals.
• Implements independent daily activities for clients.
• Provides education to clients to enhance social, community, and life skills.
• Administers medications in accordance with program procedures and after successfully completing medications training.
• Manages behaviors and maintains discipline in accordance with program procedures.
• Sets parameters and implements positive behavior supports.
• Uses approved behavior management techniques to work with clients in crisis.
• Assists clients with personal care and personal hygiene including feeding (which may include feeding tubes), toileting, and bathing.
• Washes clients’ clothing and bedding if necessary.
• Maintains documentation regarding clients as required.
• Transports clients to activities in the community after successfully completing vehicle training.
• Promotes good community relations and represents St. Joseph’s Villa in a positive manner to the community and families.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• May perform similar work within a home setting.
• Completes Direct Support Professional competencies upon hire and maintains afterward.
• Evaluates work processes and methods and submits recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
• Attends scheduled training programs for professional development that includes, at a minimum, trainings required by St. Joseph’s Villa and by regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

• HS Required, BS/BA degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with relevant population.
• Must be able to work effectively with client population and in a team-based environment.
• Proficient with Windows, Outlook, and MS Word.
• Experience with proprietary software preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with excellent driving record.