Primary Direct Support Professional- New Castle

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are: Thrive Behavioral Network! If you want to join an AMAZING Behavioral Healthcare Team, whether just starting out or have been a professional in the field for decades check us out and keep reading!

The People:

We have built amazing teams of healthcare workers who are compassionate, out-of-the-box thinkers, who come to work everyday to knowing that their job will throw them in a few different directions and they like that! We employ people who genuinely like other people, and who embrace differences. You will soon find yourself immersed in a strong team atmosphere where support is in abundance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide an atmosphere that will stimulate resident's development of self-confidence and self-worth.
• Be responsible as a Direct Support Professional on duty for residents including program development, daily goal work, and proper documentation.
• Be active with residents at all appropriate times, stimulating positive social interactions.
• Provide education and assistance to residents in managing resident’s personal funds.
• Complete daily, weekly, quarterly and annual documentation for all residents.
• Provide a positive, supportive atmosphere toward residents and other staff.
• Maintain open and honest communication with the Program Director and other staff, promoting the concepts of teamwork and support.
• Demonstrate, uphold and support the policies, procedures and philosophy of this facility and organization.
• Assist the Program Director in administrative duties and program development which may include, but is not limited to:
  • Staff scheduling
  • Reviewing payroll and timesheets
  • Recording client information from referrals
  • Filing and record-keeping for licensing reviews
  • Program and activities schedule
• Be responsible, as the Primary Direct Support Professional on duty, for residents including program development, daily goal work, and proper documentation.
  • Discuss and provide skill-building techniques for issues concerning the residents as they occur.
  • Assist residents in completing designated goals and objectives as outlined in the resident's individual care plans and reviews.
  • Be involved in providing services as CSSP documentation has identified with implementation of Supports to assist with individuals chosen Outcomes.
• Provide a positive, supportive atmosphere toward residents and other staff.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and well-maintained environment in resident living and staff areas.
  • Oversee resident domestic responsibilities, educating and assisting them as needed to promote self-worth.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have at least 6 months of work experience at the current program(s).
• Must maintain a “3 – Meets Expectations” or higher in all areas on the Annual Employee Performance Evaluation.
• Demonstrated written, oral, and computer skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.