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Direct Support Professional I Natchitoches

1 month ago


Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries Full time
Job Summary

As a Direct Support Professional I, you will play a vital role in maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served. Your primary responsibility will be to follow through on their individual plans of care, ensuring their health and welfare are met.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
  • Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
  • Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs
  • Assist individuals served with money management, including budgeting, banking, and shopping
  • Assist individuals served with daily life activities, such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services, housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
  • Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
  • Prepare meals
  • Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
  • Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
  • Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
  • Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
  • Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved
  • Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested
Requirements
  • At least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver)
  • Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports
  • Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
  • Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e., turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
  • Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred
Working Environment

May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.

Special Requirements
  • Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization
  • Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
  • Function successfully in stressful situations
  • Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals served
  • Complete all orientation and on-the-job training prior to starting work
  • Work assigned shifts as required by management
  • Attend all training classes as required
Employment Variables
  • Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation
  • Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check
  • May be asked to work some evenings when required