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Direct Support Professional I PRN
1 month ago
Evergreen Life Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional I PRN to join our team. As a PRN staff member, you will have the flexibility to work as little as 8 hours per week or up to 28 hours per week, depending on your schedule.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Job SummaryAs a Direct Support Professional I PRN, you will be responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual care plans. This position is as needed and will not have a definitive schedule or location.
Essential Job Functions- 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 homes, including reporting 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 (e.g., post office, mass transportation), 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 is done as requested.
- Complete all required documentation following 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 them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.
- Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested.
- Care for individuals while in the hospital.
- Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports.
- Valid drivers license which meets Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and proof of liability coverage if a vehicle is owned is preferred.
- Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry.
- Ability to learn basic computer skills (e.g., turning on/off, logging in/out, inputting data, approving timesheets).
- Prior experience as a direct support worker or in a caregiving capacity.
- Must be at least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver).
- Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
- Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site.
- Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate.
- Constantly alert and aware of the needs of individuals served.
- Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities- Will not supervise
- Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of the organization.
- Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
- Function successfully in stressful situations.
- Demonstrate high moral standards to be a positive role model for individuals served.
- Complete all orientation and on-the-job training before starting work.
- Work assigned shifts as required by management.
- Attend all training classes as required.
- Maintain a flexible schedule and be available to work different shifts and different locations.
- Other characteristics of a successful DSP include but are not limited to the following characteristics: patience and composure, effective communication, dependability, effective interpersonal skills, awareness and attention to detail, advocacy, etc.
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available including weekends, up to 29 hours per week.
- Must have a good driving record, which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes all shifts, including nights, days, and weekends.
- May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.
