Program Assistant, Lead DSP

7 days ago


Edina, United States Dependable Home Health Care Full time

Description

At Dependable, it's our goal to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to thrive. It's innate in all of us to want to belong and function as an independent person. We teach and support people to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships and effective communication skills and promote independence by improving skills and fostering growth.

At Dependable, we live and work our core values:

Be Kind

Be Innovative

Act as Community Connectors

Be good ambassadors

Always be people centered

If you have similar values, just apply now

Role Specifics

Shift: AM

Hours: 40

* Monday 8am-4pm
* Tuesday 8am-4pm
* Wednesday 8am-4pm
* Thursday 8am-4pm
* Friday 8am-4pm

Location: Edina, MN

Rate of Pay: $26/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Program Assistant, DSP (PA) is to coordinate directly with the Designated Coordinator and act as an assistant manager to the site. Successful candidates for the Program Assistant position will have 2+ years of experience working with individuals with various abilities and intellectual needs. A high level of reliability and a sense of responsibility is essential. Experienced Program Assistants are eligible for future openings for a Designated Coordinator.

Operations

* As assigned, train staff in all program and person-related activities/needs.
* Brainstorm topics for monthly staff meetings and assist in running meetings as requested.
* Manage health care appointments; scheduling, updating scheduler, updating DC of appointments, and post appointment information.
* Oversee medication management onsite: (re)ordering medications, SOMs, maintaining backup medication book updates and checks, check in medications when delivered.
* Create and maintain an activity plan with person(s) and other in-house staff.
* Create and update weekly meal planning in coordination of the person(s) food budget and within dietary needs with the person(s).
* Create housekeeping and home maintenance plan with person(s) and then coordinate efforts with all site employees to perform; basic house cleaning schedule, laundry, and purchasing of groceries and household supplies.
* Assist with semi-annual/annual meeting prep: My Life Packet update, discussing new goals and methods with person(s) and DC.
* Attend annual meetings as requested by DC.
* Flexible with schedule to fill in for meetings, appointments, and gaps in staffing support.
* Financial management of individual(s) funds and house funds.
* Keep supervisor informed of site, service-related issues, and emergency occurrences.
* Give proper notice and follow the reporting chain of command when unable to report to a work shift.

Employment Benefits

Dependable is growing and we want our employees to grow with us We offer paid training and a variety of employee benefits. Dependable helps pay a large portion of the health premiums to make benefits affordable for our employees. Other available benefits:

* Paid Training
* Paid time off
* 401K with company matching
* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible Scheduling
* Casual dress code
* Employee Referral Bonus Program

Requirements

Only qualified applicants will be contacted to interview. Experience and resume is required

* High school diploma or equivalent
* 3+ years of relevant work experience
* Driver's License, car insurance, reliable vehicle for work purposes
* Ability to read, write and speak English at a level that meets the performance requirements; or must be able to communicate in the language spoken by the individual at a level that meets the performance requirements; whichever is deemed more important by the company
* Ability to meet licensing requirements of the state and county
* Ability to work in a variety of settings and with a variety of levels of personal care needs without direct supervision.
* Ability to effectively use a calculator, household appliances, smoke alarms, etc. with training.
* Lifting/transferring requirements vary based on assigned caseload. Ability to lift 75 pounds and transfer individuals as needed
* May be exposed to animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, pet rodents, birds or pet reptiles



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