Outreach Direct Support Professional

About the role

To provide one on one direct support care to individuals who live independently and reside in community-based settings. To ensure the health and safety of all individuals and promote independence in all areas of daily living. To include but not limited to a focus on community integration, health and wellness, and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, assistance, and support to individuals receiving services from Almadan, Inc. in accordance with the individuals’ support plan
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals receiving services
• Ability to assist individuals as needed to promote independence in activities of daily living skills, to include but not limited to: Community integration, meal preparation, funds management, and social skills, Personal care, Maintaining a clean and safe home environment
• Review and complete all required daily documentation
• Assist Individuals to navigate services, including housing, healthcare, employment and financial resources.
• Provides transportation to individuals in accordance with agency policy
• Maintain current certification and training in CPR, First Aid, Nurses Training as well as any required site-specific trainings
• Perform job responsibilities in accordance with agency policy and procedure manual in addition to state regulations
• Attend and participate in quarterly staff meetings in accordance with agency policy
• Attend and participate in mandatory meetings identified by the direct supervisor and in accordance to agency policy
• Participate in the development of individual’s ISP under the direction of the Program Director/Manager;
• Ensure implementation of provider support strategies outlined in individuals’ ISPs
• Maintain a flexible schedule as schedules may be altered based on the needs identified by individuals receiving supports
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One year of experience working with the DDS/DMH population preferred
• Must be 18+ years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to transport individuals

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, and reach
• Must be able to switch from tasks to task (flexible) during the work day and work cooperatively with Agency staff.

Benefits

• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Pay

$20.50-$21.00 per hour based on certifications

Schedule

Part Time