DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-FULL TIME

Position Overview

Responsible for the supervision, guidance and training of assigned individuals at the day program. Will provide training in the areas of pre-vocational skills, socialization, communication, cognitive skills, and self-help to facilitate the individuals’ community integration and maximum level of vocational achievement, community involvement and independence.

Essential Job Functions

• Actively support individuals by implementing training programs to enhance vocational skills, implementing goals, behavior support plans, and direct support and guidance in daily activities
• Evaluate and plan annual and interim goals using current agency format in preparation of annual interdisciplinary team meetings
• Keep supervisor informed of incidents or accidents and complete incident reports as required
• Inform supervisor of problems and concerns related to individuals’ program participation
• Record individuals’ daily work production, if applicable and submit individuals’ bi-weekly time sheet
• Record individuals’ daily notes regarding individual’s routine community activities, volunteerism and work
• Provides support and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, encouraging, facilitating and assisting them to participate as fully as they wish in all aspects of community life
• Aid other staff members and supervisors in delivery of services to other program participants when assigned individual(s) is not in attendance
• Conduct all contacts with families and other agency staff with professionalism
• Maintain positive working relationships and act as an advocate for all assigned individual(s)
• Requests needed supplies and equipment that would enhance and assist participants functioning more independently
• Complete all state and agency required documentation in accordance with stated guidelines and deadlines
• Foster positive, professional relationship with supported person
• DSP will support person in accordance with the Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan (if applicable), and Nursing Care Plan
• Check and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication
• Obtain and maintain Medication Administration Certification through the Maryland Board of Nursing
• Administer and document medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements. All medication is completed through an eMAR. Medication administration follows the DDA nursing delegation model
• Provide transportation via company vehicles to supported persons
• DSP must have current Driver’s License and meet the agency driving requirements
• Ensure that the vehicle is fully operational with an adequate amount of fuel
• Maintain a clean interior and exterior
• Complete and maintain required trainings in accordance with DDA/State/Company regulations. This includes, and is not limited to, CPR/First-Aid, the Mandt System, certified medication technician course and regular recertifications
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings
• Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, time and attendance, progress notes, incident report filing, etc
• Encourage opportunities for decision making, self-help activities, and daily planning

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Preferred DDA core competencies, Mandt Systems Training, CPR / First Aid, MTTP
• Experience working with people with IDD/DD preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more based on assigned supported person (using health and safety lifting / turning techniques or assistive devices)
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques, to include assisting supported person to standing, providing assistance with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints