Direct Support Professional

Position Details $15.00/Hour On-Call (PRN) Afternoons/Evenings Oxalis Azalea Park, FL 32807 Mentor Community Services Summary Position Type: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role. Scope of Role: Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4–6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs. Key Responsibilities Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, and skill/behavioral development. Assist with daily activities: personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. Essential Job Functions Perform direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans. Assist with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs; maintain confidentiality. Make cost‑effective purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice/preference. Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and case managers; greet family members and other visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards. Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect and any medical, behavioral, or other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements. Maintain confidentiality, respect the rights of persons served, practice universal precautions, and assist individuals in exercising their rights. Services and Supports Direct Support: Provide assistance in accordance with service or program plans; assist with socialization, behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. Records: Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs; maintain confidentiality. Managing Individuals’ Assets: Make cost‑effective purchases within the individual’s budget in accordance with their choice/preference. Relationships: Maintain healthy, professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and case managers; greet family members and visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards. Reporting: Report alleged abuse or neglect, and report medical, behavioral, and other incidents per Sevita policy and external requirements. Rights: Respect confidentiality, practice universal precautions, assist individuals in exercising their rights. Health Care Appointments: May accompany individuals to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers as required. Medications: Accurately administer or support self‑administration of medication; document delivery; promptly report errors; maintain security of controlled and other medications. General Health Care: Monitor individual’s health; document concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor; call 911 in emergencies; follow health care directives. Medical Supplies and Equipment: Follow procedures in using medical equipment; report malfunctions. Meal Preparation: Assist individuals to prepare food per menus and choices; handle special diets; monitor mealtime; implement dining plans. Employment Responsibilities Training: Attend orientation and ongoing training; participate in monthly staff meetings. Employee Scheduling: Work scheduled hours; arrive on time; stay on shift until replacement; notify supervisor when unable to work in advance; may fill in for other shifts without causing unapproved overtime. Teamwork: Work collaboratively; value contributions; be courteous; communicate openly; listen; show respect. Workplace Safety: Maintain safe workplace; comply with safety policies; report hazards; participate in safety training. Maintenance Vehicles: Transport individuals; drive safely; use safety equipment; report accidents immediately. Housekeeping: Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping; maintain neat, clean environment; report hazards. Maintenance and Repair: Monitor environmental safety; make minor repairs; perform yard maintenance; report required repairs. Safety: Check water temperature when assisting with bathing; participate in safety drills. Other Perform other duties and activities as required. MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required High‑school diploma or equivalent preferred. Six months of experience in human services preferred. Must be 18 years of age. Working knowledge of computers. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Valid driver’s license in good standing. Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation. All state‑required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes. Maintain valid driver’s license, meet insurance requirements, and be approved as a driver; if driving privileges lost, sign a Non‑Driver form and be restricted until good driving record restored. Work Environment Works at the program location; may accompany individuals into the community. Physical Requirements Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Addendum CS New Jersey – Refer to: CS NJ Addendum – Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429. Employees must cooperate with licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation. Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing in the state of New Jersey; if residing in another state and commuting, must have valid driver’s license in their state of residence. At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent is required. All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment; all employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion. Employees must submit to criminal background checks and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served. All employees must have their names checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all required trainings. Shall be at least 18 years of age. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita