Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Respite

Residential Direct Support Professional

The Residential Direct Support Professional is responsible for implementing instructional plans and activities to meet established Individual Prescriptive Plans (IPP) goals and objectives, participating in a team approach, implementing behavior plans and performing job responsibilities in a manner which complies with federal, state, agency and program regulations, policies and procedures, and ensures the health and safety of participants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementing IPPs including Behavior Support Plans as per written in the annual case conference
• Self-initiation of instructional and recreational activities in a variety of locations (community based)
• Attend appropriate in-services, conferences, workshops, programs, agency and other organizational meetings as required
• Responsible for ensuring client satisfaction
• Transferring clients with or without mechanical lifts
• Responsible for teaching and modeling appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors to clients
• Maintain and submit all necessary documentation in IPPs: behavior tracking, incident reports, personal assistance sheets, time cards, t-logs, medication records, and other documentation as requested to ensure compliance with agency and state policies and procedures
• Act as an appropriate role model for clients
• Demonstrate teamwork with staff in the agency (including other departments)
• Maintain acceptable work standards in all areas including attendance and punctuality
• Stay awake while on duty during any shift
• Ensure all aspects of appropriate daily personal grooming hygiene (i.e. oral, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding and hair care) for clients
• May be responsible for medical care for clients, which may include catheterization
• Ensure all aspects of appropriate housekeeping tasks are completed based on posted chore list
• Responsible for ensuring completion of clients daily schedule
• Ensure medication policy compliance, including successful medication passing and accurate documentation.
• Ensure compliance of participant's weekly budget and reconciliation of ledgers (Supported Living)
• Responsible for transporting clients to daily activities and doctor's appointments (including urgent care/ER visits) as needed
• Must be willing to work all locations, with all clients and with all other staff
• Weekend shifts are required by all employees
• When deemed necessary, a supervisor or other member from the support team may pull staff from their current work site to go to another work site
• Other duties as assigned by the director, manager, or designee.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting, standing, bending, and lifting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to lift up to 125 pounds, with assistance, at times

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of clients
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record to our insurance carrier
• Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred

Benefits to all Employees:

• Accrued Time Off
• Partial Holiday Pay
• Partial Paid Birthday off!
• Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
• Employee referral program
• Pay On Demand Option (Paylocity Wallet)
• FSA accounts
• Paid Mileage
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Extensive training
• Flexible Hours
• CPR/First Aid training

Additional Benefits to Full-Time Employees:

• 401K w/ 5% company matching
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid day off on Birthday!
• PTO
• Pay On Demand Option (Paylocity Wallet)
• HSA Accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Casual Fridays
• Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)

About Opportunity Enterprises

Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their greatest potential and live full, enriching lives. Our vision is to create a fully integrated community where life for persons with developmental disabilities is valuable, purposeful, and fulfilling. We believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by accepting people as they are and supporting them in achieving their fullest growth and development. We know that well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of helping us achieve our vision. Our employees work hard to ensure that our clients are heard and given the resources they need to be self-sufficient. To show our appreciation, we strive to provide a positive work environment that encourages innovation and change to help our employees continuously learn and grow. Make a difference today! Please fill out our brief application and we'll be in touch soon!