AM Direct Support Professional - Residential/Apartment Program

Position Description

Position Summary: Assist the Community Living Managers in the supervision and training of residents and in the operation of the group home (GH)/Apartment program.

Qualifications: Minimum high school diploma; experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred; excellent driving record.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

A. AGENCY

1. Assist the Community Living Managers in providing direct services and training to residents or provide substitute coverage.

a) Assist residents in their daily personal care and grooming, including taking care of body, hair, teeth, and clothing, etc.

b) Assist residents in the development of leisure-time activities and recreation by participating in these activities. Leisure and recreation should be and are done outside of what is on the Service Implementation Plans (SIPs).

c) Assist managers in implementing behavior and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Programs.

d) Maintain a family-type atmosphere for residents.

e) Assist residents in maintaining contact with family and friends by telephone and/or mail.

f) Encourage residents to share their experiences in the day program with other residents and staff.

g) Assist Community Living Managers with making medical, dental, and psychological appointments, and other special services available to residents as needed.

2. Maintain close contact with house staff to assure a unified, consistent training program for residents.

3. Complete thorough and detailed service logs in the CIMS portal for each participant as scheduled in a timely manner. Document all medical and behavioral data as necessary on CIMS in a timely manner.

4. Assist with the maintenance of the residence by following the schedule of daily chores, the training of clean-up skills, and other tasks needed to provide a safe and pleasant environment for residents.

5. Be able to communicate instructions and directions to the clients in a manner that is easily understandable. This requires fluency in speaking the primary language of the participants.

6. Position requires the ability to stand, bend, reach, lift 50 pounds, maneuver wheelchairs, and perform safe transfers of individuals. Also, the ability to restrain as trained a participant per their behavior plan.

7. Demonstrate a willingness to perform essential job functions and duties with the safety of the clients and self being a top priority and adhere to and comply with all safety guidelines taught in trainings.

8. Attend all scheduled meetings.

9. Maintain a current Certification Medication Technician (CMT) license as well as remain compliant with nursing care plan and behavior plan training.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned by the Community Living Manager(s) and/or the Community Living Director.

SUPERVISION: Supervised by the Community Living Manager(s) and/or Community Living Director.

EVALUATION: After an initial three-month period, then annually thereafter.

TERMS: This is a Class 2, non-exempt, part-time position based on needed coverage. Evenings and weekends may be required. This position is considered “essential” to maintain operations and services to participants. Scheduled hours and placement within the residential program may fluctuate to meet the needs of the individuals served. Duties may fluctuate depending on the needs of the site.

Benefits: All full-time employees working at least Sixty hours per pay period are eligible for health, vision, and dental benefits in addition to paid time off. Both full and part-time employees are eligible for retirement and Sick & Safe Leave.

Type: Part-time