What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead DSP II position at Advance Kids?
Kala Springs serves adults with developmental disabilities receiving crisis intervention services.
The Lead DSP II will work closely with the Administrator to ensure Kala House is running smoothly,
follow the programs design, and help provide support to the DSP Lead and DSP.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
o Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable;
o Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety;
o Identification and reporting of Special Incidents
o Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing
agency).
o Following residents' IPPs;
o Ensuring residents' rights
of physician or as directed by supervisor.
JOB DESCRIPTION – Lead DSP II
- Acting Administrator in the Administrator’s absence
- Assist in new client assessments with Medical and QBMP consultant
- Prepare documents for Weekly Meetings, Monthly Meetings and IBSTs.
- Ensure provision of the type of care and supervision needed by residents, including
- Supervise Community Crisis Home Staff to carry out the facility's program design including but
o Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable;
o Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety;
o Identification and reporting of Special Incidents
o Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing
agency).
o Following residents' IPPs;
o Ensuring residents' rights
- Exercise knowledge of and ensure facility and employee compliance with applicable laws and
- Direct the work of others, when applicable
- Meet statutory qualifications and company policy qualifications including all continuing
- Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees.
- Utilize Universal precautions at all times while on duty.
- Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently.
- Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule.
- Maintain professionalism including appearance at all times while working.
- Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s)
- Provide input regarding individual's progress and needs, and actively participate in their IPP
- Assist and/or participate in the administration of prescribed oral medications, nebulizers,
of physician or as directed by supervisor.
JOB DESCRIPTION – Lead DSP II
- Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) as required.
- Assist individual with transfers in and out of bed, automobile, wheelchair, toilet, shower/bath,
- Consistently use all mobility, adaptive, and medical devices safely and as directed.
- Attend medical appointments as directed by supervisor and communicate information/outcome
- Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles, follow
police, doctor, supervisor, Administrator).
- Ensure that residents are with a responsible Community Crisis Home employee at all times.
- Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential
- Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director
- Follow duties as assigned by the individual and/or supervisor regarding cleaning/changing of bed
- Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident
- Maintain a positive work environment.
- Follow agency's internal grievance policy.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meeting requested by the individual, supervisor,
- Use feedback to improve performance.
- Ask for help when needed.
- Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a
- Communicate pertinent information to individuals (e.g. schedules, job functions, needed
information).
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings, IPP meetings, and other meetings requested by individual,
- Assist in development of behavior plans by providing accurate information, as needed.
- Participate in individuals' assessments, as requested.
- Provide information for ISP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing
- Follow Community Crisis Home activity schedule
- Administer CPR and/or First Aid, as needed.
- Request any needed equipment (e.g. adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies) to
- Respond to communication (e.g. email, text, written, verbal, in person) in a timely manner.\
Qualifications
Competencies or Skills:
- Satisfactory completion of the first year Direct Support Professional (DSP) 1 and 2, 35-hour
- Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients,
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable law and regulation
- Ability to maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records
- Ability to direct the work of others, when applicable
- Ability to read and write in the English language, in order to perform essential duties.
- Possess basic mathematical skills, in order to assist individual with medications, shopping,
- Successful completion of the on-site orientation process.
- Successful completion of a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education within each twelve-month
Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Supports and Cultural Competency
Supervision:
- 1 year of Supervisory experience required
- High School Diploma or the equivalent
- A minimum of two year’s prior experience implementing ABA with individuals with developmental
- Meeting qualifications of an Administrator in progress within the first year of employment
- Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a test for tuberculosis,
after employment or licensure
Background Checks and/or Licensing:
- Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department
o Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in CCR Section 80019(f) or
o Request and be approved for a transfer of a criminal record exemption, as specified in CCR
Section 80019.1(r), unless, upon request for the transfer, the Department permits the individual to
be employed, reside or be present at the facility.
- Successfully pass background check, DMV report, and drug screening test.
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