What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Assistant-FT DSP position at Hope House Foundation?
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Description
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Be an empowered advocate for social justice and support people with disabilities. We provide you with all the training you need to support to individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in a variety of settings, by assisting them in developing new skills to reach their goals.
We are looking for a DSP to join a team located in Norfolk, off of E Little Creek Road. This team is moving in the near future to Norfolk (Military Highway area of Norfolk).
The schedule for this position is:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm
The wages for this position is $16.36-$19.36 an hour plus these amazing perks below
Benefits:
- Health insurance includes vision, (up to 93% paid by Hope House)
- Dental insurance (100% paid by Hope House)
- Life insurance (100% paid by Hope House)
- Generous leave including 12 paid holidays
- 401k
Position Description:
- Teach and provide assistance to persons served by Hope House Foundation in completing activities associated with a daily living routine; those activities include but are not limited to cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene, meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, banking, transportation, obtaining and taking medications as prescribed, relocation, etc.
- Assist persons served with attending medical appointments, and advocate for appropriate treatment when needed.
- Use personal vehicle during work hours, as needed, to carry out services as described.
- Provide training to persons served by Hope House Foundation as defined by each person’s Individualized Service Plan.
- Assist persons served in integrating into the community and spending leisure time engaged in activities that the individual enjoys.
- Provide guidance and behavioral support, read, understand, and implement behavioral support plans/interventions as described for each individual.
- Provide emergency first aid should occasion arise, and assist persons served in obtaining prompt medical attention from a qualified professional when necessary.
- Document services provided, and ensure the confidentiality of information and records pertaining to persons served.
- Respond to emergency situations and provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Adhere to the Hope House Foundation Employee Code of Ethics and Supported Living Guidelines.
- Serve as a liaison on behalf of persons served with family members, other agencies, and the general community, and represent the agency in a professional and positive manner in all interactions.
- Complete required non-service related forms such as payroll and mileage sheets.
- Attend the monthly team meeting, quarterly agency-wide meeting, agency-wide retreat, and other meetings, trainings, in-services, etc., as defined by the Team Leader.
- Report maintenance or repair needs of the staff apartment or the homes of persons served.
- Run errands outside of the office when needed.
- Test fire alarm systems when needed.
- Follow agency policies, as they currently exist, and participate in the development and implementation of future agency policies and goals.
- Know and understand overall service plans, pertinent health related information, behavioral support plans, etc., of those persons served at the team.
- Provide support to team members in a shift leader type capacity during shifts.
Qualifications
Salary : $16 - $19
