Direct Support Professional- Palmyra

Job Title: Direct Support Professional- Palmyra

DEPARTMENT: Community Resources
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: In-Home Services Regional Manager or In-Home Services Manager/SFC
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: Full-time , Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Flexible schedule based on the needs of the individuals served; may include travel to trainings, meetings, and community or home-based appointments

Summary:
Provide individualized, in-home, and community-based support to individuals with disabilities. This role focuses on promoting independence, developing life skills, and supporting individuals in achieving personal goals while remaining in their home environment.

Key Responsibilities:
· Demonstrate empathy and interest in individuals served
· Assess habilitation needs and assist in the development and implementation of individual service plans
· Train and support persons served in daily living skills, self-help care, communication, social skills, self-advocacy, health and safety, and community resource use
· Provide services and assistance in the person served’s home or in the community
· Assist with incidental household tasks as needed
· Escort persons served to medical appointments as necessary
· Assist with correspondence and bill paying as necessary
· Maintain records, reports, and documentation in compliance with established guidelines and standards
· Maintain supplies and develop materials needed to support goal requirements
· Recommend ancillary services as needed
· Serve as a resource to families, advocates, and other involved parties
· Attend team meetings and training sessions as directed
· Promote positive community relations and support opportunities for growth
· Participate as a member of the In-Home Services team
· Maintain confidentiality of employee and person served information
· Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet program needs
· Participate in trainings to improve and maintain job skills
· Accept supervision and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:
· Experience working with people with disabilities
· Ability to verbally communicate with co-workers and persons served
· Strong written communication and documentation skills
· Ability to use word processing, database, and spreadsheet software
· Ability to work collaboratively and follow direction
· Interest in supporting individual growth, independence, and community participation

Physical & Work Requirements:
· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
· Ability to stoop and bend to assist persons served
· Ability to travel to trainings, meetings, and community or home-based services
· Maintain dependable transportation
· Valid driver’s license required
· Supply proof of vehicle liability insurance
· Ability to transport clients as required by the position

Certifications & Training Requirements:
· First Aid and CPR
· Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT)
· Certified Restraint Training (CRT)
· Medication Administration (Core A and B)
· PCISP Implementation
· Person Served Specific Training
· Training completed upon hire and annually, including incident reporting, person-centered planning/individual rights, abuse/neglect/exploitation, health and wellness, communication, medication administration, emergency/evacuation procedures, personnel policies, and safety during lifting/transferring

Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace.

Additional Information:

Contact Baylea Pruitt at [email protected].

Education/Experience Requirements 

· High school diploma from an accredited school or equivalent preferred 

· Experience working with people with disabilities