Residential DSP

Job Description

Job Description

(Every Weekend 7am-7pm; 7pm-7am)

Overview 

Millennium Residential Inc (MRI) mission prides itself on being the preferred provider and superior management of the more complex cases. Millennium will provide unparalleled clinical competence, reliable service, smooth transitions, and vigilance with the goal of improving each participant's quality of life and outcome of care. 

Millennium Residential, Inc. is a for-profit corporation owned and operated by a Nurse Practitioner and compassionate caregivers. We are committed to providing outstanding service to adults with developmental disabilities who are medically fragile and who need behavioral respite. The staff at Millennium Residential, Inc. will uphold the highest standards of integrity in all actions pertaining to quality and effective care of our clients. We will diligently work together to fulfill the needs of our clients by being empathetic, patient, kind, fostering positive relationships, promoting equal rights, encouraging their development, and supporting their personal goals. Our clients will feel safe, well taken care of and a part of a family unit that cares. 

General Statement of Responsibilities: 

• Providing direct care services and training in residential/non-residential settings
• Assisting individuals in self-advocacy
• Completing position-related documentation
• Transporting individuals to and from service programs, medical appointments, and/or community activities.
• In carrying out position responsibilities the incumbent reports to and receives supervision from the Supervisor of the designated program or service. 
• The incumbent is required to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative, maintain confidentiality, implement well-organized services for the specified population, and sustain effective inter- and intra-agency working relationships.

Major Roles of Duties 

• Safeguard the health, safety, and civil rights of all individuals.
• Provide input for and implement skill building/training objectives outlined in Person Centered Plans (PCPs);
• Assist individuals in performing their daily living skills and in meeting their personal care needs, to include assisting individuals with cleaning their rooms or apartments, meal planning and cooking, toileting, bathing, dressing, money management, social integration, employment and as applicable, transferring to and from a wheelchair.
• Complete required service-related documents, to include individual PCP outcomes, checklists, incident reports and written support notes.
• As directed, plan and support individuals desiring visits with families/friends.
• Transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals safely, obeying all traffic laws, securing seat belts and/or wheelchairs properly.
• Administration medications and complete required documentation accurately.

• Implement behavior support techniques as directed.
• Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the assigned facility, to include cleaning as needed and completing safety and sanitation inspections as directed.
• Attends in-service training activities, conferences, seminars, etc. relative to position responsibilities.
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested;
• Perform other job-related duties as directed by the Program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Complete all iCM Documentation
• Record individual attendance daily in iCM

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Must have a valid driver's license with satisfactory record.
• Should have position-related experience with the population served and/or experience providing direct care assistance with ADLs and possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of: The DDA population and related developmental disabilities, behavioral management principles; generally accepted safety procedures; assist individuals with oral and written communications.
• Medication Technician Certification through MBON
• Hold and maintain an unexpired First Aid/CPR card.
• Able to pass and maintain all DDA mandatory training.
• Has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their job
• Willingly accept work assignments and produce quality work.
• Good communication skills

• Follows the company’s mission and core values.
• Dependability, and punctuality in compliance
• Follow safety protocols.
• Personal Appearance; Follows the Code of Conduct
• Follow HIPPA & Confidentiality policy.
• Employee practice within their scope of practice

Preferred Skills 

• Implementing ISPs; supporting service delivery programs.
• Supporting individuals in performing ADLs and personal care needs. 
• Working effectively with people with DDA and related developmental disabilities including autism.
• Administering medications; transporting populations served, and effective oral/written communications to include basic computer use.
• Ability to: Implement ISPs; exercise sound judgment; problem solve and handle emergencies to include physically supporting fallen/incapacitated individuals: 
• Teach and support individuals to plan meals, cook, dress, toilet, bathe, manage a fixed income; promote social/employment activities. 
• Complete required documentation
• Transport ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals
• Sustain effective inter- and intra-agency working relationships.
• Maintain the dignity, respect and confidentiality of individuals served.

Disclaimer  

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict or prescribe the tasks that may be assigned. 
• Critical features of this job have been described in the narrative. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. 

MRI is an equal opportunity employer and provider.