Direct Support Professional - Residential, Union
United Counseling Service · Bennington, VT · 3 wk ago
On-siteFull-time
About the role
Under the direction of the Group Home Manager, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential provides direct service to individuals, implements Individual Support Agreements (ISAs), and participates in the day-to-day activities of the residents.
Responsibilities
- Consistently implements each individual's ISA while fostering independence and maximum growth.
- Participates in all daily routines including, but not limited to, self-care, money management, dining, problem solving, interpersonal, leisure time, independent living, and community outings.
- Performs medication administration, as assigned.
- Serves as an advocate for individual clients.
- Ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures while implementing plans of service.
- Communicates with nursing staff as appropriate.
- Ensures medication accuracy.
- Functions as a member of the Group Home team; attends meetings as scheduled.
- Implements ISAs as written.
- Assists in the development of each individual’s ISA.
- Completes required training as assigned.
- Accurately enters data, progress notes, monthly summaries, and any/all information related to the operation of the group home as necessary.
- Performs general housekeeping activities and cleaning duties as assigned.
- Delivers consistent approach to ongoing household management, i.e., housekeeping, grocery shopping, cooking, ordering supplies, maintenance, and vehicle upkeep.
- Reports any issues with the operation/function of the group home to the Group Home Manager, or DSP Level II in Manager’s absence.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Typing skills, Windows skills, typing and navigating, and e‑mail usage.
- Valid Driver’s License.