HR IDD - Burford - Direct Support Professional (M-F 7A - 3P w/ Rotating w/end) (69405)

About the role

Under supervision of the Residential Coordinator or designee, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) will be responsible for providing direct care and support to people who have Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities living in their home, licensed or unlicensed. DSPs provide support to people to learn skills that ultimately enable them to live with less supervision and be members of their community. DSPs support people's safety and well-being in accordance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies and procedures, and relevant regulations. DSPs support and communicate with people using a person-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provides necessary supports as identified by the Person-Centered Planning Team
• Communicates and coordinates with families, members of the Person-Centered Planning Team, day program, and other providers of services and supports as necessary and appropriate
• Teaches, supports and performs household tasks, such as cleaning, preparing meals, planning household budgets, food shopping, etc.
• Assists, identifies, and meets the needs of people to develop skills in daily living, including following their Person-Centered Plan consistently
• May monitor people to ensure medication is taken as prescribed, may assist people to learn how to take their medication independently, and may assist with medication administration
• May perform crisis intervention; may provide emergency First Aid or CPR and other types of assistance
• May plan, coordinate, and participate with people in their social activities
• Participates in assessment activities and in the Person-Centered Planning Team as appropriate
• Transports people and/or provides mobility training to assist people to go to appointments, grocery shopping, or events
• Communicates and documents activities and behaviors of people in EHR and client files as appropriate
• Prepares food according to a developed menu, which reflects people's preferences and may include a prescribed diet (low sodium, pureed, low fat, etc.). May teach and support people to make healthy choices when shopping or dining out
• Attends staff meetings, and trainings as required by the program
• Ensures program compliance with Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas Policies, Procedures and established protocols
• May inspect the home and report repairs and maintenance needs. Ensures fire and other safety procedures are carried out as directed. Checks for proper sanitation and security conditions within the home
• May monitor activities of visitors to the home
• Has up-to-date knowledge of Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas policies and procedures
• Documents all services in the electronic case management system daily
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with the entire support team
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, and/or IEP
• One (1) year of experience working in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities. Exceptions may be made for less than 1 year experience to include enhanced supervision of the DSP by the Qualified Professional until the year is obtained
• Medication Administration Certification is preferred, but will be required by the end of the introductory period
• Must pass all required trainings and new hire orientation classes
• Must maintain current certifications and trainings required by CMS or relevant governmental entities
• Computer skills are required for documentation
• Written and verbal communication skills must be clear and professional
• Problem solving ability
• Pass relevant local and state background checks and drug testing requirements
• Bilingual in any language a plus

Physical requirements

• The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, people, and program supplies as necessary
• The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment
• Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements
• The ability to remain in a seated position for extended periods of time