Direct Support Professional ACT Room 20

Position Goal : To provide individual training and support in the acquisition, retention, or improvement in daily living, social, communication, vocational, self-help, and other adaptive skills.

This is a full-time position. Monday- Friday, 8 a.m.- 3:30 pm

Working Environment: Orange Grove Center is a non-profit community based agency that provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Adult Comprehensive Training (ACT) Department is one of a number of departments serving individuals ages 22 and older. The department operates year round, Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are assigned to training area to aid in the instruction of clients to meet their individual needs. Assignment will change from time to time. Mealtime is not separate from clients, and there is no formal break time. However, breaks can be given by the supervisor or as the work load allows. Training areas are climate controlled but outside activities are common.

Physical Demands: Some training areas require frequent lifting and moving of clients that are unable to move independently. Routine activities include positioning, assisting clients in the swimming pool, range of motion exercises, transfers to and from wheelchairs, full assistance in toileting and other personal care needs. DSP's in all areas frequently lift over 25 lbs. and occasionally over 50 lbs. Twisting, bending, and squatting will also be required. On occasion DSP's may have to physically restrain a client due to behavioral outbursts. DSP's are trained in behavioral management techniques that will help them to correctly implement specific behavioral programs.


Supervisory Structure: DSP's are usually assigned 1 to 5 clients to monitor and provide individualized instruction. During the absence of the CPC, DSP's are to provide the supervision for the area to ensure there is no break in the training programs. The DSP's direct supervisors are the CPC's. The A.C.T. Coordinator will supervise in the absence of the CPC's.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

REQUIREMENTS:

• A standard high school diploma or GED is required.
• Social Security Card is required
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to read and write the English language
• On-going background checks and random drug and alcohol screenings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of the required physical examination by an approved Orange Grove physician.
• The physical demands vary from residence to residence. Some of them require frequent lifting and others require little. Specifics about the position in question will be addressed later in the description. All applicants are required to have a physical and be found to be in good physical health.

Required Work Hours:

• 7-12 hours per day
• 5 days per week
• Overtime may be included

NOTE:

Occasionally means activity may be performed 1% to 33% of the workday

Frequently means the activity may be performed 34% to 66% of the workday

Continuously means the activity may be performed 67% to 100% of the workday

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuously 1-20 lbs
• Frequently 21-50 lbs
• Occasionally 50-100 lbs
• Never >100 lbs

CARRYING REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuously 1-10 lbs
• Frequently 11-50 lbs
• Occasionally
• Never 50-100+ lbs

ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Continuously: Grasping
• Frequently: Stoop/bend, Squat, Reach, Push, Pull, Twist, Standing, Walking
• Occasionally: Crawl, Climb, Sit, Driving
• Never: