Direct Support Professional

1 month ago

Lafayette, United States Wabash Center Full time
Description

Wabash Center comes from humble beginnings. The origin of the organization can be traced to a core group of families with children who had special needs. Today, Wabash Center has grown into a comprehensive service provider for those with disabilities or special needs that is leading the way to supporting individuals in their pursuit of quality of life for them and their families.

We have an established history of providing quality care for those with disability or special needs. We love what we do. We've been doing this for a long time and we're not going to stop any time soon.

If you want to love what you do too, come join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)
  • Assist by supporting the division of shift responsibilities and tasks to ensure proper care of the individuals.
  • Participate in on-the-job training and other ongoing training to ensure job knowledge and capabilities are current.
  • Provide input and feedback to supervisor regarding employee issues as requested and needed.
  • Be available to cover shifts as needed in support of the service site's needs.
  • Ensure complete implementation of Individualized Support Plan (ISP), community activities, and other tasks at the site, to maintain the highest quality of service.
  • Assist those we serve with their finances, shopping and bill paying and other daily requirements as needed.
  • Complete all required documentation in a timely manner, including billing documentation submission.
  • Provide assistance to those we serve for their medical needs, including medication administration, and timely reporting of any medical issues/concerns.
  • Implement high needs plans and/or behavior plans as outlined by the immediate supervisor and interdisciplinary team.
  • Ensure community activities are occurring as planned by providing transportation and care to those we serve for the various activities.
  • Maintain professional standards including following company policies related to attendance, punctuality, documentation, dress code and all other company expectations.
  • Provide individualized attention to those we serve, which encourages each individual's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical and mental well-being.
  • Promote health and safety of all individuals and staff through adherence to all Wabash Center and Departmental policies and procedures and protect consumers from abuse/neglect.
  • Maintain all appropriate information in a confidential and professional manner, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Ensure all verbal and written communications are presented in a professional manner, reflecting dignity and respect for those we serve, supervisors, and other co-workers.
  • Communicate with those we serve and their families, guardians, case managers, behaviorist, day programs, and any other individuals or entities associated with the individuals in a manner that promotes positive interaction and understanding.
  • Actively participate in department and/or service site discussions and meetings as needed and take action on all assigned items.
  • Immediately alert supervisor/manager of any potentially critical issue or crisis situation.
  • Uses emergency on call system appropriately.
  • Assist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects.
  • Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon an individual's circumstances and/or Wabash Center and regulatory agency policy changes.
  • Meet on-going position requirements including training.
Here is what Wabash Center can do for you as our Direct Support Professional (DSP):
  • Onsite Training
  • Full Benefits Package - Full Time Employees (30+ hours)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Fun, Challenging, and Rewarding Career and Work Environment
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Learn New Skills and Develop Existing Skills
  • The Ability to Impact an Entire Organization
  • Shift Premiums
    • Evening Shift - Additional $1.00 per hour
    • Overnight Shift - Additional $2.00 per hour
    • Weekend Shift - Additional $3.00 per hour
Requirements
  • High school diploma/GED preferred.
  • Experience in direct support service and/or working with intellectual disabilities preferred.
  • Must provide own transportation, have a valid driver's license, registration and proof of insurance and acceptable driving record.

Wabash Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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