Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Full Time

About the role

Provides direct support to Residential Awake Overnight Direct Support Professionals supported in a manner consistent with the InVision Customized Services’ mission and philosophy. Responsible for implementing all aspects of the Individual Support Plan for people supported during the overnight shift. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. Responsible for the emergent medical care of the people supported and their overall health and well-being during the overnight shift. During the overnight shift when not directly engaged with the people supported actively remain occupied with tasks that further the needs and goals of the house team and the people supported.

Essential Functions

• Encourages and honors each person to be the decision maker in his/her life
• Interacts with each person with an understanding that the person is capable and competent
• Encourages rather than directs each people supported
• Performs all job duties with the understanding that what is most important is that which is important to the person supported
• Recognizes and acts upon non-verbal feedback provided by the people supported
• Alters the interaction/approach being used with the person in the moment based upon the person's verbal or non-verbal communication and assists in deescalating situations
• Listens to the person supported and follows their lead. Avoids debating, arguing, advising especially during a crisis or situation which may become a crisis
• Seeks feedback from the person supported to ensure the person feels heard and supported
• Acknowledges mistakes and apologizes to each person, if warranted, thus accepting joint ownership of the relationship
• Implements each support plan as written, particularly acknowledging a person’s feelings and responding in a way that helps to meet each person’s goals and needs, without trying to change the person or their behavior
• Fully participates in all debriefing sessions which occur following an incident
• Following debriefing sessions, accepts feedback from each person involved and responds promptly and positively to feedback
• Seek tasks that further the needs and goals of the individual supported and the house team when not directly engaged with the individual supported during the overnight shift
• Demonstrates professionalism, dignity, and respect towards people supported, co-workers, management, and other associates both within the organization and outside the company
• Serves as a constant positive role model with the person supported, team members, co-workers, management, and others both within the organization and outside the company
• Assists in planning community and in-home activities that are of interest to and meaningful for the person supported
• Seeks feedback from Program Supervisor and Behavior Specialist to ensure their interactions are in accordance with the agency philosophy and needs of the person supported
• Reports any questions or concerns regarding person supported, co-workers or the organization directly to the program supervisor
• Works with various people supported as assigned and as needed by the organization

Licensing & Contractual Compliance

• Maintains at all times supervision levels as prescribed in individual support plans
• Participates, conducts, and documents fire drills and fire equipment check as scheduled or required
• Maintains the cleanliness, safety and security of the home or property, which may include but not be limited to housekeeping, minor household repair, yard care, trash removal, laundry, and general upkeep, in a manner consistent with InVision Human Services standards and all regulatory and licensing requirements
• Accurately documents the results of medical appointments, medical procedures, cancellation, or refusal of appointments and communicates status to the team. Uploads all medical documentation into Evolv timely
• Ensures the overall health and well-being of the person supported and implements recommendations from medical professionals
• Immediately notify Program Supervisor and LPN of any changes in the general medical health of the person, emergent necessary treatment or follow-up appointments, and/or changes in medication
• Actively and appropriately responds to and reports emergency situations, including utilizing 911 or the emergency on-call system if required
• Accurately dispenses and documents the administration of medication in accordance with the PA State Medication Administration Program

Administrative

• Complies with all InVision Human Services policies, procedures, and standard business practices
• Correctly and accurately completes and submits by stated deadline, InVision Human Services required documents such as timesheets, expense reports and service entries
• Submits required information such as physical examinations, vehicle insurance, inspection, and registration to supervisory or administrative staff as requested by stated deadlines
• Adheres to schedule for arrival time, scheduled appointments, and other company related meetings
• Independently tracks and ensures completion of 24 hours of company required skill development annually
• Actively participates with company owned vehicle maintenance and repairs as needed during scheduled shift, if applicable
• Utilizes computer equipment and programs to provide efficient and effective communication and workflow
• Participates in house meetings and all-staff meetings and facilitates positive outcomes
• Completes all required daily documentation including the daily note thereby ensuring service provision aligns with ISP service entries noted above
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