Direct Support Professional - Hickory CILA

About the Role

Ensure that community living services are performed at a level that meets or exceeds client and Agency expectations. This position supports the goals and objectives of the CILA by providing direct service support and administrative coordination to the clients who reside in the CILA. Coordinate the scheduling of service activities to ensure timely execution of client appointments. Review reports to ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or one year of college plus two years of full-time related work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent plus five years full-time related work experience
• Proof of Direct Service Professional (DSP) training
• Pass TABE test within 120 days of hire
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicles

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, grooming, housekeeping, laundry, meal planning, money management, socialization, and recreation
• Assist residents in achieving their maximum level of independent functioning based on goals in the Independent Habilitation Plan
• Implement group and individual programs to promote growth and development toward independent living skills
• Assist residents in preparing daily schedules, including household chores, social activities, and appointments
• Complete and ensure timeliness of all assigned documents, such as daily progress reports, CILA shift reports, van log sheets, incident reports, and MAR sheets
• Monitor maintenance of the living facility to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy environment
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping
• Monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance
• Monitor residents to ensure wellness and safety, enforcing facility curfew if required
• Supervise resident schedules and activities to ensure timely arrival to day programs, job sites, and appointments
• Supervise and assist residents with medication in accordance with program guidelines
• Attend and participate in all IHP staffing meetings
• Assist in planning and supervising recreational and social program activities
• Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required
• Monitor and observe residents with special dietary needs
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings
• Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies following appropriate procedures
• Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary
• Report any medical/behavioral issues, emergencies, or unusual incidents to Program Director, Associate Director, and/or Division Director

Additional Responsibilities

• Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including work centers
• Check all rooms upon arrival to ensure residents are home and regularly monitored for wellness and safety
• Check and secure all doors and windows to ensure building safety and activate the alarm system nightly
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Pay

$22.61/hr