Direct Support Professional

Mightyworks       |    Location:IN       |    Country:United States Of America

<p>The Direct Support Professional Staff Member is responsible for providing residential support services for the Home and Community-Based Service (HCS) and ICF-IDD program participants. The delivery of required Medicaid Waiver Home and Community-Based Services shall comply with the Evidentiary Certification Principles.<br /> <br /> <strong>Essential Functions and Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Directs personal assistance with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene</li> <li>Assists with meal planning and preparation and housekeeping</li> <li>Assists with ambulation and mobility as needed</li> <li>Secures and provides transportation</li> <li>Reinforces counseling and therapy activities</li> <li>Assists with medications and the performance of RN delegated tasks</li> <li>Supervises and assures of individuals&rsquo; health, safety, and security</li> <li>Facilitates inclusion in community activities, use of natural supports, social interaction, participation in leisure activities, and development of socially valued behavior</li> <li>Maintains regular attendance and timeliness in duties</li> <li>Maintains good work and personal ethics in dealing with co-workers and resident consumers</li> <li>Does not engage in activities other than official business during work hours</li> <li>Presents a neat, clean appearance; dressed appropriately for the job. Practices personal hygiene</li> <li>Adheres to Attendance Policy - Works when scheduled, beginning and ending work as expected; calls in according to policy; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately, records all hours worked as instructed</li> <li>Reports incidents/injuries in a timely manner</li> <li>Cooperates in internal/external investigations</li> <li>Maintains confidentiality of company and consumer information</li> <li>Participates and assists in the development of the Personal Development Plan (PDP) for the individuals served</li> <li>Ensures PDP is implemented as it relates to residential services</li> <li>Reports to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) any problems, proposed program changes, behavior of individuals served, concerns, training needs, medical concerns, dietary issues, etc</li> <li>Ensures documentation of behaviors, incidents and injuries, program data collection, medication data, and progress notes are completed accurately and in a timely manner</li> <li>Perform all other duties as assigned by management</li> <li>Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately</li> </ul> <strong>Qualifications and Education</strong> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED</li> <li>Valid Driver&rsquo;s License</li> <li>Driving record that meets minimum standards, allowing for insurance coverage under the company&rsquo;s insurance</li> </ul>