Direct Support Professional

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct support in activities of daily living, as outlined in the individual’s Person-Centered Plans. Provides support in a manner that promotes growth, health, community involvement, safety, dignity, and respect for individuals.  Collaborates and communicates with co-workers and individuals’ support team to promote a positive and productive working environment.  Contributes to the day-to-day operation of the home, in a safe and cost-efficient manner.  Identifies opportunities for improvement and actively participates in their implementation.   Supports culturally competent recovery-based practices and person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/ Experience:                                                        

• Ability to complete all training required for the position.
• Eighteen (18) years of age

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.
• The ability to interact with people in a positive and supportive manner.
• Life experiences with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, including experience with behavioral health issues, are preferred. 
• Must support a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in their recovery process.

• Requirements:

• Completion of the personnel hiring requirements specified in the conditional job offer at the time of hire.
• Three references deemed acceptable to Spectrum
• Current valid driver’s license.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support in all areas of daily living as needed by individuals. This may include lifting individuals, assisting in transferring, and moving wheelchairs.
• Support individuals in obtaining the goals they have envisioned and outlined in their Person-Centered Plan.
• Enhance individual participation and involvement in his/her community. This may include driving/transportation.
• Where assistance is requested/required, support individuals in making choices, advocate for him/her in areas of needs and wants.
• Assist individuals in developing new relationships and supporting existing relationships.
• Interacts and communicates in a manner that is respectful toward all individuals.
• Creates an environment and conducts activities in a manner that ensures the health and safety of individuals.
• Develops and uses effective communication with each individual using a style suited to the individual.
• Communicate positively and productively at all times with co-workers, families/guardians, and the public.
• Provide a positive role model for individuals, and co-workers while in the community.
• Support co-workers and actively participates in the team process, both base program and other programs.
• Provides complete, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Performs tasks that contribute to the day-to-day operation of the home (such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping.)
• Performs tasks in accordance with Spectrum Community Services Policies and Procedures and that of other regulatory bodies, (CMH, CARF, AFC Licensing Recipient Rights, etc.)
• Maintains home and vehicle safety.   Fixes or notifies someone, i.e., the supervisor of any safety or maintenance issues.
• Safely provides transportation for consumer using agency vehicles. Safely operates vehicles and equipment at all times.
• Actively participates in SCS Quality Improvement Plans and Initiatives.
• Identifies areas for improvement and helps make the improvements happen.
• Actively participates in staff and team meetings and all trainings (both required by position and voluntary).
• All other duties as assigned.