Direct Support Professional DSP

14 hours ago

Reading, United States CAREFULLY CARING HOME CARE AGENCY L Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDirect Support Professional
Type: Part Time/ Full Time

Job Summary
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of the individual's daily implementation and monitoring of ISP goals. Maintain a safe and clean environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of the Individual(s). Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and/or autism, mental health diagnosis, crisis interventions and therapeutic relationships processes. While working, the staff will remain in compliance with Pa Code Chapter 6100 Regulations and ensures Carefully Caring Home Care policies and procedures are followed. A commitment to the Carefully Caring Homecare values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed. It is pertinent that any employee of Carefully Caring Homecare honor and respect individuals and their personal rights in all aspects of the individuals lives. Be a primary advocate for individuals served by ensuring health, safety, and welfare at all times. Carefully Caring Homecare is dedicated to providing exceptional quality of life to our individuals.

Specific Duties

Programmatic:

• Comply with all Federal, State and local laws
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all personal information concerning individual( s)
supported
• Understand, advocates and respects the rights of individual(s) supported
• Provide and seek out opportunities for individual(s) to make choices
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individual's 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
• Enforce the importance of mental and physical exercise by leading Individual in exercise
routines when needed
• Ensure the implementation of health promotions as outlined in the ISP
• Completes relevant documentation in the individuals' program books and ensures
information is accurate and completed as described
• Ensures all pertinent and applicable medical & psychiatric documentation forms are
completed in their entirety prior to submission
• Anticipates crisis situations effectively using knowledge of individual likes, dislikes,
stressors, and communication style
• Evaluates and appropriately acts in emergency situations; assists as needed
• Ensures that programmatic and behavioral routines are followed as established; follows
established procedures when making changes
• Remains aware of behavioral and/or medical status of individuals; notifies appropriate
authorities
• Attend and participate in all required training sessions according to agency requirements.
• Participate in the development of the ISP, ISP annual Update and ISP revisions
• Assure Individual's safety by observing and reporting any risk and notifying appropriate
Supervisor/ Service Coordinator of any health concerns or needs for the individual(s)
• Reports changes related to the individuals needs to the CEO /Supervisor as applicable
• Ensure all incidents are documented and reported to the Supervisor/CEO within 24 hours
• Attend all applicable meetings for individuals as needed: (team meetings, ISP meetings, SIS
meetings, QUEST reviews, Vision of Equality meetings, Behavior Support Team Meetings)
• Other duties as assigned

Community Involvement:

• Demonstrate the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and
maintaining relationships by engaging Individual in community activities and active
treatment when in the home 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
• Provides opportunities for activities in various settings and transportation as needed
• 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 /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

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
• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50-75 pounds
• Valid Driver's License and use of own personal vehicle required
• 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)

Location
Philadelphia, PA and surrounding counties

Schedule
Varies depending on programmatic need

Salary
Varies depending upon hours.

Carefully Caring Home Care Agency values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,

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