Job Description

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<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>Opportunity for advancement</li>
<li>Training & development</li>
<li>Wellness resources</li>
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<strong>Title</strong>: Direct Support Professional <br><strong>Reports To</strong>: Home Director I & II<br><strong>Classification</strong>: Part-Time<br><strong>FLSA Status</strong>: Non-Exempt<br><strong>Created</strong>: November 29, 2013<br><br>
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</div><div><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></div><div><br></div><div><em>Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following<br>through on their individual care plans. Administer medication as allowed by appropriate state medication<br>administration guidelines.</em></div><div><br></div><div>
<strong>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS<br></strong><br>● Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.<br>● Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed. Count and dispense<br>appropriate medications as outlined in state medication administration guidelines.<br>● Train individuals served in the care and cleaning of their living area or home by performing and<br>modeling simple tasks such as making a bed, cleaning the floor, and other basic housekeeping tasks.<br>● Clean the living area and assist individuals served with laundry.<br>● Report general maintenance needs of living area or home unit.<br>● Assist individuals served with money management, including budgeting, banking, and shopping.<br>● Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of<br>telephone, use of community services (e.g., post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing<br>care, self-care, and personal hygiene.<br>● Participate in the development and implementation of the active treatment plan and nutritional,<br>behavioral, and physical support plans.<br>● Accompany and transport individuals served to activities such as medical/dental appointments,<br>church services, recreation areas, work, and shopping as requested.<br>● Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.<br>● Prepare meals.<br>● Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds is done as requested.<br>● Complete all required documentation (e.g., daily notes, incident reports, medical information such<br>as seizures, vital signs as trained medication errors, etc.) following applicable state agency(ies) and<br>Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.<br>● Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.<br>● Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).<br>● Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and<br>well-being of all involved.<br>● Provide transportation for individuals served in the company or personal vehicle as requested, i.e.,<br>appointments, activities, etc.<br>● Report accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect of individuals served per<br>Evergreen policies and procedures.<br>● Provide instruction to individuals served involved in work activities associated with vocational<br>opportunities.<br><br>QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE<br><br>● Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and<br>understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports.<br>● Valid driver’s license—which meets Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and proof of<br>liability coverage if a vehicle is owned—is preferred.<br><br><br>● Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing<br>with the state abuse and neglect registry.<br>● Submit to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.<br>● Ability to utilize basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, approving timesheets, etc.).<br>● Successful completion of appropriate state-required medication administration certification and<br>up-to-date training.<br>● Must be at least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver).<br><br>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS<br><br>● Constantly moves about to coordinate work.<br>● Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served<br>in home, workshop, or job site.<br>● Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate.<br>● Constantly alert and aware of the needs of individuals served..<br>● Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.<br>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to<br>perform essential functions.<br><br>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES<br><br>● Will not supervise.<br><br>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS<br><br>● Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of<br>the organization.<br>● Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.<br>● Function successfully in stressful situations.<br>● Demonstrate high moral standards to be a positive role model for individuals served.<br>● Complete all orientation and on-the-job training before starting work.<br>● Work assigned shifts as required by management.<br>● Attend all training classes as required.<br>● Other characteristics of a successful DSP include but are not limited to the following characteristics:<br>patience and composure, effective communication, dependability, effective interpersonal skills,<br>awareness and attention to detail, advocacy, etc.<br><br>EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES<br><br>● Must have a good driving record, which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and<br>reliable transportation.<br>● Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.<br>● Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes all shifts, including nights, days, and<br>weekends.<br><br>WORKING ENVIRONMENT<br><br>● May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.</div>
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