Direct Support Professional PRN

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care.

• Encourage independence with each individual.
• Ensure the individual has what they need to be independent as much as possible.
• Empower, and teach model steps for the individual to perform tasks and grow in independence.
• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
• Affirm, assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
• Affirm, assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their homes, including reporting maintenance needs.
• Affirm, assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Affirm, assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene.
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
• Prepare meals.
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Affirm, assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.
• Provide individuals served transportation in the company or personal vehicle as requested.

About the Role

May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site.
• Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate.
• Constantly alert and aware of consumer’s needs.
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of the organization.
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
• Function successfully in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals served.
• Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work.
• Work assigned shifts as required by management.
• Attend all training classes as required.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver)
• Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports
• Maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred
• Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• May be asked to work some evenings when required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Varies based on position and location.