DSP: Production #5

Description

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play a vital role in providing support, care, and assistance to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) as prescribed in the Person-Centered Support Plans (PCSP) and per agency policy. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the well-being, safety, and development of individuals with I/DD, while promoting independence and fostering a positive and inclusive environment. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION JOB RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Individualized Support:

• Provides individualized direct care support services as outlined in consumer's Person-Centered Support Plan
• Reports consumer progress daily and as required by the Person-Centered Support Plan
• Attends to the personal needs of each consumer in a timely and efficient manner. Such duties include feeding, restroom needs, dressing, medication administration, and first aid needs. 
• Assists with and/or monitors all Work Center tasks and assignments. 
• Transports consumers via motor vehicle or assists with arranging public transportation. 

Skills Development:

• Assists in fostering independence by teaching and reinforcing life skills, vocational skills, and social skills.
• Provides a professional environment while assisting individuals in resolving behavior issues and disagreements. 
• Provides situational counseling/problem solving and/or role-playing as needed.

Vocational Support:

• Redirects and encourages individuals to remain on task while focusing on their goals and objectives.
• Teach life skills, work ethic, and explore activities that will increase and/or retain mental agility. 
• Assists in keeping the TECHnology lab computers and equipment in operational order, install/uninstall hardware/software, and set computers up on the network to create a learning environment. 
• Trains and supports consumers in the TECHnology lab with computer skill development, programming, life skills, and/or educational material as assigned. 

Community Integration:

• Facilitates and participates in community outings, social activities, and events to promote inclusion and integration.
• Supports individuals in developing social skills and meaningful relationships within the community. 

Health and Safety:

• Ensures the health and safety of individuals under your direct care.
• Administers medication in accordance with established protocols and guidelines.
• Assists consumers in maintaining a safe working environment by following processes in place for any facility or vehicle maintenance issue and/or safety concern.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Maintains open and clear communication with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Constructively communicates inter-departmentally to ensure seamless service delivery. 
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals, families, and other internal/external parties to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care and support.
• Maintains professional behavior and communications at all time. 
• Provides special coverage, as needed, within the Day Services Department and other departments, including Residential homes in times of inclement weather, doctor's appointments, and job coaching. 

Documentation:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of daily activities, progress notes, and any incidents per agency policy.
• Completes additional required documentation in compliance with organization and regulatory standards.

Advocacy:

• Participates in advocacy for the rights of individuals with I/DD.
• Participates as an active and contributing member of consumer's Person-Centered Support Plan team.
• Participates in the PCSP meetings, as required, and contributes to insights for individualized planning.

Attendance:

• Regular and reliable worksite attendance.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

Required: n/a

Preferred: One year of experience in the intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required: Valid Driver's License. Maintains TECH, Inc provide and required certifications trainings, and licenses.

Preferred: n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LEVEL 3- MEDIUM WORK

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Depending on the shift, work hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Working hours may require flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the individuals supported.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and to inside wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals as used in cleaning, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. However, please note that the nature of this position may evolve over time, and additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned to meet the organization's needs. TECH, Inc. emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate up-to-date documentation and will communicate with all affected staff as modifications are made.

TECH, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strives to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment.