Direct Support Proffessional

Friday 8-4pm

Saturday 8-4pm

Sunday 5:30-1:30pm

Total 24 Hours

Essential Functions:

Under the direction and supervision of the Residential/Employment Coordinator the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.

• Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans. (N/A for Job Coaches)

• Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working environment.

• Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.

• Providing transportation as assigned.

• Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.

• Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork.

• Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring choices.

• Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information.

• Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified.

• Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices. (N/A for Job Coaches)

• Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings.

• Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting purchases as assigned. (N/A for Job Coaches)

• Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.

• Performing all other duties as assigned.