DSP I (SCC, SLS)

Description

 Pueblo Diversified Industries, Direct Support Professional I (SCC, SLS), Non-exempt Full-time Position. 

SERVICE PHILOSOPHY

Pueblo Diversified Industries (“PDI”) is a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation with a mission to create pathways of opportunity where

people with diverse abilities thrive through informed choices, meaningful education, and employment, premier residential services,

and dynamic social experiences. Pueblo Diversified Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional I (Variable Part-time Schedule) (“DSP I (VS)(SLS)”) performs varied and diverse work and is responsible for person-centered service to PDI people served. The DSP I (VS)(SLS) supervises and supports people served and documents and implements individual service and support plans. The DSP I (SCC) maintains close contact with appropriate PDI staff concerning individual needs and requirements. The employee works to ensure a safe and healthy environment for each assigned individual served.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Care and Support

 Assure that people served receive adequate and skillful support with activities of daily living (“ADLs”) as required, including:

Supported Community Connections (SCC, SLS) is a program designed to enable individuals to lead happy and meaningful lives as valued members of their broader community. A part of PDI's Day Habilitation services, SCC offers personalized 1:1 and small group activities exclusively held in community settings. The activities are tailored to each individual's unique interests, allowing them to choose the peers they wish to engage with, the locations they visit, and the frequency of their participation in the program. Popular activities selected by participants include outings such as bowling, zoo visits, gym sessions, fishing trips, swimming excursions, attending community events like baseball games, the CO State Fair, rodeos, and much more. 

Basic ADLs

• Functional mobility or transferring (moving from one place to another while performing activities)
• Bathing and showering (washing the body)
• Dressing
• Self-feeding (not including cooking or chewing and swallowing)
• Personal hygiene and grooming (including brushing/combing/styling hair)
• Toileting (getting to the toilet, cleaning oneself, and getting back up)

Instrumental ADLs

• Taking medications as prescribed
• Provide one-to-one assistance to people served with lavatory functions and will change and clean people being served promptly
• when soiling occurs
• Ensure safe transfer, lift usage and properly position and belt people served in wheelchairs
• Observe closely that the people served and their clothing are clean and dry

Individual Management

• Organize and manage daily services for assigned people served
• Maintain group supervision and provide person-centered support
• Assist people served with the use of adaptive equipment
• Be flexible and able to rotate schedules according to individual daily needs

Group Management

Organize, manage, and document daily services for an assigned group of people served that addresses capabilities such as

attention span, social skills, physical recreation, and educational abilities. Monitor and assist people served with their specific needs.

Community Liaison

Network with the community for the best interests of PDI, the people it serves, and the stakeholders

Ensure that people served gain awareness of the community and its benefits to them

Vehicle Use

This position does require that you drive a PDI vehicle on a PDI business; the position does not require you to drive a personal

vehicle on a PDI business. Must be 21 years of age, with a current and valid driver's license and automobile insurance. 

Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The DSP I (SCC, SLS) has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PDI POSITIONS

You must be age 21 or over to work at PDI. You must also pass pre-employment testing and random

screens that may occur at any time and without notice while employed by PDI. You must be computer-literate, comfortable with

technology with well-developed oral and written communication skills. You must be able to complete and pass First Aid, CPR, and

other required training.

If the position requires you to drive a PDI vehicle on company business then you must possess a valid driver’s license and agree to a

review of your motor vehicle record for addition to PDI’s authorized drivers list. In addition, if the position authorizes you to drive

your vehicle on PDI business then you must provide proof of a valid driver's license and automobile insurance. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (“GED”) required; experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to clearly and legibly write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with people served and their

support networks and co-workers.

MATHEMATICS ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and Internet software. Ability to learn and gain proficiency in other

software and applications used by PDI.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal

with problems involving several variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The DSP I (SCC. SLS) works mainly in the community and starts and returns to the PDI facility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the DSP I (SCC. SLS ) is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally

exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can often be

elevated and hectic.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a non-exempt, full-time position based on the DSP I (SCC, SLS)’s assignment(s). Hours depending on the program(s) to

which the DSP I (SCC, SLS) is assigned and may include weekends, nights, and overnights.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform 

essential functions.

Pueblo Diversified Industries Direct Support Professional I (SCC)(SLS)  must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with the aid of an assistive device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the

TRAVEL

The DSP I (SCC)(SLS) has no out-of-town travel-related responsibilities. The DSP I (D) may have certain local travel responsibilities based on

his or her program assignment.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities

that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Should you need any assistance with the application process please contact HR at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing your application.