Lead Direct Support Professional/Residential

2 months ago

Southfield, United States Gesher Human Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

DEPARTMENT: Residential

SUPERVISOR: House/Area Manager:

Gesher Human Services helps people meet life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency through counseling, training and support services in accordance with Jewish values of equal opportunity, compassion, responsibility and the steadfast belief that the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The residential Direct Support training and direct support to individuals with mental illness in their homes that includes preparing meals, home upkeep, medication monitoring, engaging in community activities and attending appointments.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be over the age of 18
  • Valid Michigan driver’s license, three (3) years of driving experience, and must have own vehicle at work, vehicle insurance and registration
  • Flexibility, knowledge of basic housekeeping skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Support participants with disabilities to reach their independent living goals outlined in their IPOS and provide transportation.
  2. Support participants in accessing recreational, cultural, and religious opportunities in the community.
  3. Flexibility to work varied shifts/locations based on the needs on the agency
  4. Assist clients who have mobility, balance, strength and/or physical limitations with their ADL’s.
  5. Provide transportation for residents to meet their needs including shopping, appointments and other community engagement activities/events.
  6. Assist and support clients with household responsibilities and/or perform house chores when clients refuse or are unable to do so, e.g. laundry, meal prep/clean up
  7. Accurately administer and document medications passed to participants
  8. Write daily progress notes outlining participant activities, interactions with others and incidents observed during every shift in DARTS.
  9. Attendant all mandatory meetings
  10. Follow all emergency procedures and participate in monthly drills
  11. Act as a positive role model for clients and co-workers
  12. Follow the Adult Protection Code, Mental Health Code, Gesher Values, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (C.A.R.F.) guidelines
  13. Complete all assigned trainings and shadow in various homes
  14. Complete weekly medication reviews and monthly medication checks.
  15. Assist with completing assessments, goal planning and IPOS development.
  16. Provide support and training to other staff including serving as a trainer for apprentices as assigned.
  17. Cross-trained to provide direct service support/coverage to residents in various homes/settings.
  18. Other duties assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Accommodation(s): As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.

Physical Requirements:

  • Work involves the ability to work flexible hours and to travel to local community sites.
  • Work involves sitting for a minimum of 60% of work time
  • Ability to stoop and bend to file records
  • Ability to type and read computer screen

Environmental Conditions:

  • Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
  • Ability to work in a confined area.
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

NON-EXEMPT

The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains “at-will.”

Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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