(Direct Care) Direct Support Professional NEEDED for part time/full time positions

JOB DESCRIPTION Direct Support Professional
Meaningful Day Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide direct support to participants with intellectual and developmental
disabilities to promote their personal and professional growth in both employment, community, and day
program settings.

QUALIFICATION:

A high school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with individuals with
disabilities are preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES :

A.

AGENCY

1.
Performs
essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

2.
Knows and
complies with all required policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines of
Target and has a clear understanding of the specific regulations used in their
department. Follows regulations and guidelines when carrying out duties and
responsibilities.

3.
Successfully
completes all required in-service trainings and completes re-certifications as
required; demonstrates a clear understanding of the issues presented in
trainings; is eager to expand knowledge; keeps current with relevant changes
and take appropriate steps to obtain needed information. DDA trainings must be
completed within
the first 90 days of employment.

4.
Performs duties
in accordance with the philosophy, mission, and goals of the agency.

5.
Works as a
professional collaborative with all internal and external stakeholders in
modeling a safe, supportive, and respectful demeanor, ensuring the highest
quality services to all Target participants.

6.
Takes appropriate
action based on circumstances; provides pertinent and comprehensive information
to supervisory personnel.

7.
Demonstrates the
ability to manage personal time by being punctual and gives sufficient notice
to immediate supervisor in case of tardiness or absenteeism per Target’s
Attendance Policy.

8.
Acts as an
appropriate role model and representative of Target as an agency as well as
those employed by Target and those served. Choose appropriate personal attire
based on the circumstances. Maintains appropriate overall appearance and
demonstrates proper personal hygiene per Target’s Attire and Grooming Policy.

9.
Demonstrates a
willingness to perform all essential duties and job functions with the safety
of the participants and self as a top priority; adheres to and complies with
all safety guidelines taught in trainings.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE

1. Facilitate meaningful day programming by assisting with classroom-based educational activities,
vocational skill building, and community integration.

1. 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.
2. Attend all scheduled meetings.

C. DIRECT

CARE

1. Provide direct care and supervision to individuals in the day program setting, job site, or out in the community.
2. Maintains physical ability to restrain participants as needed according to their behavioral program

plans. The position also requires the ability to stand, bend, reach, lift 50 pounds, maneuver
wheelchairs, and perform safe transfers of individuals

1. Job coach individuals at their employment or volunteer sites; help to train workplace skills and foster independence; support individuals in carrying out their duties to the standards of their employers and/or supervisors.
2. Implement behavior management plans and collect data accordingly.
3. Support participants in achieving their vocational goals, as outlined in their Person-Centered Plans (PCP#39;s); collect goal data accordingly.
4. Provide safe transportation for participants to and from their homes, employment site, community destinations, and the day program, if applicable, in company vehicles. Fill gas tanks in vehicles as needed, complete regular vehicle inspections. Milage reimbursement may be available for use of personal vehicles but requires proof of proper current insurance, kept with HR.
5. A Meaningful Day DSP may be required to maintain an active Medication Technician Certification depending on the setting or participant assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned by Supervisors.
SUPERVISION : The
position is supervised by a Meaningful Day Manager and the Director.
EVALUATION : After an
initial three-month period, then annually during term of employment.
TERMS : This is a Class 1 or 2 (full-time or part time), hourly, non-exempt position. Scheduled hours may
fluctuate to meet the needs of the participants served. Weekends, evenings, and
holidays may be required. This position is considered “essential” to maintain
operations and services to participants. I understand that while employed by
Target Community amp; Educational Services, Inc., I will not use a company
vehicle for personal use.
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 amp; Safe Leave.