Direct Support Professional

7 days ago

Louisville, Kentucky, United States Seven Counties Services Full time

Job Description:

Under moderate-to-general supervision, provides therapeutic supports within a positive treatment/care environment, teaching and modeling healthy behaviors, consistent with the treatment/care goals of recovery, independence, socialization, normalization, and integration within the community; and promoting satisfying, productive, and valued lives.

Works in a milieu setting and does not bill for services separately from that setting.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS1. Teaches, models, and coaches activities of daily living (ADL) (e. g., personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, money management, educational and vocational goal-setting, nutrition needs); monitors performance of ADL skills and provides therapeutic feedback.2. Teaches psychoeducation classes on recovery (e. g., medication side effects, ADL, communication skills, stress management strategies).3. Plans and facilitates community-based activities (e. g., medical appointments, grocery shopping, leisure/recreation/socialization); facilitates access to community resources (e. g., AA/NA meetings, school, job placement).4. Contributes to safe and therapeutic environment by practicing verbal de-escalation and, as authorized, other behavior management techniques.5.

Serves as "ambassador" of SCS and its clients by integrating clients into the community and educating community members about people with disabilities and about SCS's services and programming.6.

Collaborates with community systems on behalf of individuals served (e. g., school, landlord, family, transportation provider, employer).7. Provides transportation (e. g., driving SCS van or personal vehicle), ensuring adherence to standard safety practices (e. g., driver certification, seat belts, child safety seats); teaches and facilitates use of public transportation systems.8. Provides personal care, as needed (e. g., personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, safe eating techniques).9. Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed.10. Supervises self-administered medication, depending on the specific clinical program's protocols.11. Identifies assigned clients' food and/or medication allergies and exercises reasonable care to avoid exposure to allergens.12.

Communicates information relevant to care, treatment, and services, with other SCS staff members and, as authorized, with non-SCS providers, to ensure appropriate level and quality of care.13.

May take responsibility for specific assignments within the program (e. g., food programs, admissions at Crisis Stabilization Unit).14. Documents services and care provided by timely completing various forms (e. g., attendance records, daily logs, shift/progress notes, incident reports, time reports in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.15. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, consistent with SCS procedures and state and federal law.16. Assist with discharge planning as needed.17. Provide leadership to other direct support staff on assigned shift.18. Assist with training for other direct support staff as needed.19. Attends and participates in all required staff and service planning meetings and trainings.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree with six to twelve months full-time experience
  • Without Bachelor's degree, six to eight years full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a mental health, substance abuse, intellectual disability, or physical health condition.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate with verbal and nonverbal individuals.
  • Teaching skills.
  • Ability to provide nurturing attention and care to individuals with disabilities.
  • Patience and empathy.
  • Maturity and judgment

Time Type:
Full timeWe continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

Health & WellnessMedical CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountShort Term DisabilityLong Term Disability - Company PaidFinancial WellbeingCompetitive Compensation PackagesLife Insurance - Company PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded MatchingRetirement and Financial Planning ServicesCareer Development and GrowthTuition Assistance PlansLoan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)Student Loan Repayment AssistanceClinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applicationsAt Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities.

We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing educationOpportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with usLeadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leadersSeven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processesWork Life BalancePaid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc.

(10 Paid Holidays)Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life BalanceEmployee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

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