Direct Support Professional (days)

Responsibilities

• Provides skill-based training, support, and interventions to clients residing in Community Home settings and assists clients in residing in the most integrated setting possible based on the member’s needs.
• Serves as a resource for clients in accessing physical, mental health, and substance use care and treatment, communication, transportation, and social skills.
• Recognizes symptoms of physical and mental illness and performs appropriate interventions, communication, and/or referrals in accordance with the identified crisis plan.
• Supervises client self-administration of medication as identified in the person-centered service plan.
• Consults with natural and professional supports and community agencies and resources to assist clients with living in the least restrictive setting.
• Advocates for client rights and choice in obtaining needed services.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, rounding, and in-services.
• Participates in and completes all required training by identified due date.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programming effectiveness.
• Completes documentation of services provided accurately, thoroughly, and timely within established guidelines.
• Completes documentation of the supervision of client self-administration of medication as required in the electronic Medication Administration Record.
• Ensures documentation meets billing requirements and completes necessary corrections timely as required.
• Participates in and/or facilitates HCBS required safety drills, inspections, etc. as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalency required. Associate’s degree in human service-related field preferred.
• Experience: No experience necessary, 1 year of mental health and/or other disability experience preferred.
• Qualifications: Valid Drivers License Required.