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Direct Support Associate

3 months ago

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Description: Direct Support Associate (DSA)
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Supervisor/Manager of Home or Appropriate Program or Day Program Supervisor
Created: June 30, 2010
Revised: December 10, 2020

Job Summary


Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for consumers and following through on their individual plans of care.


Essential Job Functions:
  • Ensure the health and welfare of the consumers
  • Assist consumers with medication and treatment plans as needed
  • Assist consumers in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs
  • Assist consumers with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
  • Assist consumers with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and person hygiene
  • Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
  • Prepare meals
  • Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
  • Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
  • Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
  • Assist consumers with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
  • Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well being of all involved
  • Provide consumer transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested

Qualifications
  • Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports
  • Valid drivers license which meets Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and proof of liability coverage if a vehicle is owned
  • Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
  • Submit to and pass drug screen and criminal background check
  • Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
  • Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred
  • At least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver)

Physical Demands and Working Environment
  • Constantly moves about to coordinate work
  • Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting consumers in home, workshop, or job site.
  • Regularly assist consumers physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate
  • Constantly alert and aware to consumers needs
  • Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions


Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Will not supervise


Special Requirements
  • Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.
  • Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
  • Function successfully in stressful situations
  • Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for consumers
  • Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work
  • Work assigned shifts as required by management
  • Attend all training classes as required