Direct Support Professional (In-Home)-Sign On Bonus!

Description

Would you like to make a lasting impact in your local community? Put your talents to use by joining Easterseals Blake Foundation! We are offering a one-time sign on bonus for full time ($300) and part time ($150) positions after providing 90 days of dependable and consistent services!

General Position Description

This position is responsible for a variety of direct supports and activities in the Blake Employment and Community Living programs. This position will provide supports to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the community, a person’s home or program-based setting assisting them to develop a sense of identity, self-worth and independence. The Direct Support Professional independently performs the following in all BECL programs:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides the appropriate environment to assure the health and safety of the members supported
• Adherence to all EBF BECL Policies and Procedures and all standardized EBF Policies and Procedures
• Develop and support a variety of community activities and experiences, encourage members to participate in social, recreational, vocational, counseling, and other activities identified in their support plans while promoting individual choice and decision-making opportunities
• Assist supervisor in writing planning document objectives/skill plans for each member. Follow skill plans and document progress on each objective
• Assist individuals with personal care and hygiene needs. This includes assistance in the restroom, assistance with eating, and demonstrating proper carrying and lifting techniques (using one-person, two-person, and mechanical lift transfers.)
• Administers medications and/or assists members in the self-administration of medication including non-prescription and prescription as prescribed by licensed medical specialists
• Accurately and completely report time in and time out of work
• Keep program running efficiently and follow daily schedule and actively participate in creating daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
• Provide safe transportation to members
• Keep individual file on each person up-to-date. Records and maintains records, progress notes, records daily activities in communication logs, maintains records as needed and may be required to write reports
• Reads and implements members individual support plan (ISP), medical/medication directions, and formalized records concerning member behaviors and activities\Per State of Arizona Regulations
• Provides a safe environment by communicating policies/procedures with members, advocates, and visitors
• Communicates and interacts with members on an individual and group basis in a respectful manner
• Reviews and implements approved policies, standards, services and procedures
• Takes part in developing and implementing Individuated Support Plans or person-centered plans for assigned members
• Participates in staff and administrative meetings as well as in-service trainings
• Reports incidents on proper forms and informs appropriate staff regarding incidents involving vocational, day, social, recreational, behavioral, personal living, and community services problems within required time-frames
• Observes and reports changes in member’s mental/physical health to enable intervention/prevention of problems
• Encourage and maintain active teamwork. Maintain positive communications and relations with employees, members, guardians, contract entities, authorities, and EBF. Deal with problem solving in a professional, non-hostile manner. Offer options and solutions, and give feedback in a constructive manner. Report any concerns to Program Coordinator or Lead Staff.
• Utilize work hours efficiently, including time to clean up work area and complete daily chores, complete paperwork, attend in-services/trainings, and prepare for the next day's activities. Perform duties within the specified hours of the work day, unless prior permission has been given by supervisor.
• Read and implement Behavior Treatment Plans/proactive strategies to enhance and reinforce member positive behaviors
• Acts as an advocate in resolving problems and securing needed services for consumers as well as ensuring personal choice, freedom, responsibility, and support for consumers
• Assess and provides behavior/physical management techniques in crisis situation and attains assistance if needed
• Perform standard First Aid and Perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Perform Prevention and Supports (may require significant physical activity)
• Fulfill Article 9 requirements (member rights)
• If the consumer requires physical supports, must operate equipment to aid in the assistance/movement of the member
• If the member uses a wheelchair, safely transfers the member in/out of the wheelchair as well as safely transports the member
• Performs other duties and assignments as required
  
  

Employment Supports

• Provide on-the-job training tailored to the needs of the member and support them to adjust to their chosen work environment.
• Discover member’s motivation and help develop their skills.
• Present and teach job searching skills and techniques.
• Counsel members on fine-tuning work habits/skills in preparation for competitive employment.
• Recognize opportunities to fade support when applicable.
• Provide input into job development and additional/alternative job duties.
  
  

In-Home Supports

• Performs housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, cooking, laundering, making beds, yard work, and other household chores or tasks required to support/serve the member including physical management procedures
• Assist individuals with the following areas including but not limited to: meal prep, grocery shopping, bill pay, transportation, social gatherings, eating, showering, bathing, toileting, dressing, shaving, combing hair, shampooing, brushing teeth, cutting nails, etc.
• Safe transport and/or escorts members to medical, vocational, residential, asocial activities and runs member related errands
• Clock in and out through EVV – Electronic Visit Verification
• Must be able to remain on shift until a replacement arrives
  
  

Requirements

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with the member
• Interacting in a support capacity with members with developmental disabilities
• Ability to be self-directed, yet work as a collaborative member of the team
• Ability to be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity
• Safety precautions used in transportation and home health care
• Housekeeping, basic home health functions, nutrition, and personal hygiene techniques
• Behavior/physical management techniques
• Behavior treatment plans and assume the responsibility of an advocate
• Principles and practices related to developmental disabilities
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Principles and practices of self-determination and individualized supports
• Recordkeeping, writing reports, and taking notes
• Administration of medications and awareness of possible side effects
• Work in a fast-paced environment with simultaneous performance of many different duties, responsibilities and tasks
• Daily priorities may change frequently and the position requires quick response time
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Clean criminal background check and the ability to obtain and maintain a level one clearance card
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet the minimum combination of education and experience required by the funding source.
• Operate desktop computer, agency cell phone and other technology as required
• Read, write and speak effectively in English
• Must complete all required trainings within 90 days of hire
• Current valid, unrestricted driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a driving record that meets the standards of the agency.
• Ability to work flexible schedules; In home - weekends, nights, days, evenings, partial shifts, 8/12/16 hour shifts
• Maintain current CPR, First, Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certification. (State of Arizona, DES, DDD requirement)
• Must successfully clear a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services/Department of Children, Youth and their Families central registry check.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Overnight positions: MUST remain AWAKE throughout entire shift Must be able to:

• utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• remain in a stationary position.
• work in outdoor weather work conditions.
• lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• operate a computer, phone, and other office equipment.
• Walk, run, climb, kneel, sit, stand, stoop, squat, reach, stretch, ascend, and descend stairs.
• operate a wheelchair brake, vehicle lifts, etc.
• communicate with individuals with disabilities.
• distinguish smells such as gas and other noxious fumes.
• typing and writing extended periods of time.
• Although classified as In-office, this position may have periodic meetings in the community setting and may even work from home from time to time, but this is not the norm.
  
  

Psychological Requirements

Must be able to:

• remain calm, non-defensive with a supportive attitude during stressful, potential crisis, and crisis situations.
• work in an extremely stressful environment where there are considerable mental and emotional demands.
• manage high volumes and unpredictability of work.
• remain flexible and reprioritize according to the changing demands of the day.
• manage stress in a fast-paced, unpredictable, intense setting.
• adapt to diverse cultural environments and communicate in a culturally inclusive manner.
• represent Easterseals Blake Foundation in a professional manner in all situations.
• requires individual to be highly engaged to perform the daily activities.
  
  

Working Conditions

May require working in various community employment sites.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, responsibilities and/or qualifications. Other duties, responsibilities and/or qualifications may be assigned to this position.

Easterseals Blake Foundation is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled Employer

Salary : $150