Direct Support Professional (Caregiver)

Job Opportunity

Flexible schedules: Weekends and overnights are needed!

Our company provides 24-hour care to our clients. We are looking for flexible staff to assist when needed.

Group Setting

Summary: Direct Service Professionals will provide direct care services to individuals in groups. They are also responsible for maintaining the day-to-day activities of the client's home and community in a team setting.

Essential Duties

1. Become familiar with the client's medical needs, medications, diagnoses, strengths and limitations, etc.
2. Monitor, support, and follow daily schedules and routines
3. Follow Individual Service Habilitation Plan goals and objectives
4. Discuss with the client, as necessary, issues regarding problem-solving, information sharing, and crisis intervention
5. Assist the client in maintaining a clean and orderly home environment.
6. Assist client with independent living skills (i.e. budgeting, shopping, cooking, cleaning, hygiene, laundry, etc.)
7. Accompany the client into the community to engage in age/developmentally appropriate-activities
8. Develop a schedule/calendar of activities for the clients
9. Complete daily progress notes and service information in the client Communication Book
10. Maintain an open line of communication with the team members (client, other staff, supervisor, and case manager)
11. Attend team meetings to provide input on organizational and behavioral issues, etc.
12. Consult with the Supervisor each week about any outstanding issues that need to be addressed
13. Follow the Positive Behavior Plans of clients who have a plan created and collect data as appropriate
14. Assist client with administering medication
15. Ensure medication is in a lock box so that the client does not have access
16. Ensure the client is administered the appropriate dosage
17. Complete Incident Reports once an incident occurs and submit them to the Supervisor immediately

Qualifications & Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty competently. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have and maintain current liability auto insurance
• Must have a High School diploma or GED and/or 2 years' experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Must have good communication skills (oral and written)
• Must have adequate analytical and decision-making skills
• Must possess knowledge regarding the needs of persons with disabilities
• Must possess the ability to work with others and manage crises
• Must be reliable and dependable
• Must be trustworthy
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Must have good customer service skills

Other Requirements

• Maintain 12 hours of training in "Best Practices" for working with individuals who are Developmentally Disabled
• Attend CPR/First Aid Training