Direct Support Professional

3 weeks ago

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Luving Hands LLC Full time
Job Description

Luving Hands LLC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional to join our team. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, as well as mental health diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all personal information concerning individual(s) supported
  • Understand, advocate, and respect the rights of individual(s) supported
  • Provide and seek out opportunities for individual(s) to make choices
  • Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals daily living needs including but not limited to: communication and socialization skills, nutrition, preparing proper meals, proper hygiene
  • Stays informed of and monitors compliance with the daily medical and nutritional needs of each individual assigned; if necessary
  • Enforce the importance of mental and physical exercise by leading Individual in exercise routines, when needed
  • Completes relevant documentation in the individuals program books and ensures information is accurate and completed as described
  • Anticipates crisis situations effectively using knowledge of individual likes, dislikes, stressors, and communication style, when necessary
  • Evaluates and appropriately acts in emergency situations; assists as needed
  • Remains aware of behavioral and/or medical status of individuals; notifies appropriate authorities
  • Assure Individuals safety by observing and reporting any risk and notifying appropriate CEO of any health concerns or needs for the individual(s)
  • Participate in the development of the ISP, ISP annual Update and ISP revisions
  • Reports changes related to the individuals needs to the CEO as applicable
  • When needed, Attend all applicable meetings for individuals as needed: (team meetings, ISP meetings, SIS meetings, QUEST reviews, Vision of Equality meetings, Behavior Support Team Meetings)
  • Ensure the implementation of services and outcomes as specified in the individuals ISP
  • Attend all staff meetings as required
  • Ensure all incidents are documented and reported to the CEO within 24 hours
  • Complete daily Service Notes
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50-75 pounds

Community Involvement:

  • Demonstrate the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships by engaging Individual in community activities and active treatment when in their own homes and/or community
  • Develop and facilitate community connections and relationships
  • Assist individual(s) in developing and following a person-centered schedule
  • Aid individual(s) to participate in activities of their choosing
  • Encourage individual(s) supported to give back to the community

Customer Service and Excellence:

  • Exhibit professional behavior towards the individual(s) supported, families, coworkers, and Supervisor and Service Coordinator
  • Network with coworkers, the community and other professionals to find better ways to include individual(s) in routine life activities and community activities
  • Display positive conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency
  • Be a compassionate, patient and encouraging support professional at all times; you are a caregiver and advocate for the individuals we serve

Trainings:

  • Attend and participate in all required Orientation and Annual training sessions according to agency training requirements
  • Attend all other trainings and in-service educational opportunities as required
  • Must complete Modified Medication Training within 60 days of start date

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • At least 1-2 years working with persons with intellectual disabilities/autism and mental health diagnosis
  • Valid Drivers License and use of own personal vehicle required, if required for position
  • Must have proficient writing, analytical, presentation and clinical and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to utilize critical thinking and judgment to resolve problems and issues independently
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Handle confidential and non-routine information
  • Adapt to ever changing work environments
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Completion of all required Chapter 6100 trainings prior to working with an individual

Location: Varies depending on location of individual

Schedule: Varies depending on programmatic and individual need

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