Direct Support Professional Group Home / DSP - URGENT NEED!

Established in 2001, MSHN Enterprises is a supervised group home setting for individuals enduring severe and persistent mental illness. We provide therapeutic psycho-social rehabilitation groups, community outings, medication management, as well as individual therapy. MSHN also offers enhanced and medically fragile housing services to those individuals who have complex behavioral issues and/or medical issues in addition to mental illness. These services include treatment and nursing and/or physician professionals. We are not just a group home, we are a full-service supportive living program.

RESIDENT SAFETY:

Ensure residents are safe and not in the way of danger at any time. Proper Supervision of residents at all times and performing necessary checks. Never leave any residents by themselves or in a situation where they would be unsupervised. De-escalate residents to maintain group safety and help them regain self-control. Immediately report any unsafe environmental circumstances. Read and be familiar with fire and other natural disaster evacuation plans.
Maintain all necessary training and seek out additional information that will aid in personal development. Maintain current knowledge on psychiatric disorders and mental health disorders. Be on time and ready to work for your shift. If you have a medical condition that causes you to be absent repeatedly, you may notify Human Resources directly to complete any necessary paperwork. We are all part of the team that has the same goal of taking care of our clients to ready them for independent living. Adhere to policy and procedure of Medication Assistance as overviewed in Medication Assistance documentation. Ensuring that the correct medication and the correct resident on the correct schedule are being done and appropriately initialing the MAR while medication assistance is going on. Sending the correct medications with residents as they go on outings or pass and notifying ED and/or LPN of any discrepancies in medication or if the medication is running low for some reason. Appropriately document any PRN medications as they are needed.

RESIDENT INTERACTION:

Conduct Psycho-Social Rehabilitation discussions and activities. Respect the residents' right to privacy and dignity. Provide positive encouragement as you educate them in order to help them accomplish the necessary skills for independent living. Always model appropriate behavior utilizing yourself as the standard for residents. As needed assist or supervise residents with personal hygiene needs and appropriate clothing choices. Remembering that HIPPA governs the residents and their stay at Mid-South HealthNet, Inc
Complete the intershift communication book and verbally communicate pertinent information to the next shift. At the beginning of shift; Report all incidents immediately following the proper chain of command.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANLINESS:

Start your shift by completing a walk-through evaluation and addressing any issues. Assist and supervise residents in the completion of their chores and/or any cleaning jobs as they arise. Check your shift-specific checklists and complete them in a timely manner.

FOOD PREPARATION:

Check the menu and takeout food to thaw for the next day's meals. Appropriately label (time/date, what it is) and store any/all left over food items.
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED (or certificate/ diploma of highest level of education)
18 years or older
~ Medical license/certification: Medical license/certification: