Direct Support Professional Day 6am-4pm

4 weeks ago


La Junta, Colorado, United States Inspiration Field Full time
Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing 24-hour supervision of individuals in service, primarily in the home setting and the community, as well as the day habilitation/program sites and work sites, as needed.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide training and teaching for individuals in activities of daily living and work with them to reach their highest potential, while maintaining their independence.
  • Assess, train, teach, and assist individuals with various skills or employment-related skills individually, or in small group settings via direct modeling of work skills; computer-related software; verbal or other demonstrated methods of training.
  • Monitor individual's personal hygiene and provide training and support as needed.
  • Follow menus to ensure that well-balanced meals are prepared and served.
  • Provide documentation as required by the Program Standards, which includes, but is not limited to: monitoring and tracking documentation in accordance with the IP or ISSP, attendance forms, time sheets, incident reports, counting and ordering medications, supply ordering and within identified budget, filing data in each individual's personal file, summarizing of training plans, re-ordering forms as needed, following procedures as required by local, county, state, and federal licensing agencies, and other required documentation.
  • Assess individual progress regularly and participate in all assigned individual meetings, providing required written and verbal reports.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of daily work by communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Maintain the physical facility both interior and exterior, in a clean, safe and orderly fashion.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of information learned regarding individuals, program issues, and staff.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Licensed drivers and have reliable transportation.
  • Background check, drug and alcohol check, reference check, and motor vehicle checks must be passed.
  • Current motor vehicle insurance is required.
  • Driving is an essential job duty.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Six months experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Working conditions include both inside and outside environments. Occasionally this position requires working irregular or extended work hours and meeting deadlines with severe time constraints.

The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of individuals.



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