Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Overnight Instructional Associate (PT)

Community Support Services, Inc. (CSS) is a non-profit organization based in Gaithersburg, MD. CSS is committed to providing inclusive and innovative community-based services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in their pursuit of individually chosen life goals to live, work, learn, interact with others, and recreate in their community. Qualifications: Minimum of a high school diploma, at least eighteen years of age, and completed mandatory DDA training. Scope of Work: The Overnight Instructional Associate staff is responsible to the individuals in a specific residence to provide instructional support if needed during overnight hours, to observe regularly during overnight hours, to monitor individuals for health and safety concerns, and to assist with morning preparation for the days activities. Responsibilities Include: Communicate with the RIA and EIA regarding issues or relevant events to be aware of and alert to during overnight hours. Review the program service log from the evening prior to the overnight shift. Review any ABCs or incident reports for each person that are current and could impact sleep or comfort of individuals overnight . Review medication log to ensure medication was given at correct times prior to overnight hours. Complete one note prior to the end of overnight shift to describe sleep of individuals, any issues during the overnight period, and early morning routine. Inform the EIA of any issues noticed during the morning routine including injuries, behavioral issues, eating of breakfast, lunch preparation or location of lunch for the day. Inspect the house for safety including locking all doors, alarms turned on, stove and oven off, windows closed and locked, HVC thermostat set no more than 72 degrees in winter, and 74 in summer. Monitor individuals regularly throughout the overnight hours, observe, determine any action that may be needed, and document every hour on the program service log. Assist individuals if in need as specified in behavior support plan, i.e. redirect to bed, assist in bathroom, assist with getting into bed or changing sheets if soiled. Remain alert during overnight hours to be able to hear requests for assistance. Provide instruction as needed to build independent skills for each individual to wake up at scheduled time, and prepare for the day i.e. shower, dressing, toothbrushing, packing backpack, etc. Provide instruction for individuals to prepare their own breakfast using meal plan for options. Administer medication for each individual if ordered during overnight hours. Check the days schedule and ensure individuals dress for the activities they will engage in, i.e. appropriate for work site, good for hiking or sports, have swimming supplies if on schedule. Attend all staff meetings and house meetings every two weeks. Complete ABC or incident report for any incident that occurs during overnight hours. Complete inspection of cleanliness and organization of common areas of the house and complete quiet household tasks to improve each area including dusting, wiping counters and sinks, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, wash soiled linens if any, cleaning refrigerator, wiping cabinets of crumbs, reorganizing pantry or kitchen cabinets, wiping marks off walls, etc. Complete sanitizing checklist for common areas and staff office once per overnight period. Comply with CSS policies and applicable regulations. Other duties as assigned.