Direct Support Professional I

2 days ago

Alexandria, Louisiana, United States Evergreen Life Services Full time
Job Title: Direct Support Professional I

Evergreen Life Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional I to join our team. As a PRN DSP, you will have the opportunity to work with individuals with disabilities, providing support and care in their homes and communities.

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional I will be responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served, following through on their individual care plans. This role is as needed and will not have a definitive schedule or location.

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 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, 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 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.
Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge
  • Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports.
  • Valid driver's 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, including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry.
  • Ability to learn basic computer skills, such as turning on/off, logging in/out, inputting data, and 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).
Physical Requirements
  • 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.
Special Requirements
  • 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.
Employment Variables
  • 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.
Working Environment
  • May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.

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