What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (Eldorado) position at Capper Foundation?
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## Direct Support Professional - El Dorado
Full Time
Salary Range:\$14.00 To \$14.00 Hourly
Primary Accountabilities
The primary function of the Direct Support Professional is to support
the mission of Capper Foundation (Capper) by exhibition of the following
behaviors: ability and commitment to identify strengths, genuine respect
for diverse perspectives and life styles, a capacity to listen and
reflect, skill and creativity in helping people become more aware and
confident of their own abilities, to help the individual or group assume
decision-making and action, knowledge about how to gain access to
information and ability to reflect and criticize ongoing process,
including ones own role in those processes.
Major Duties
Assists persons served to increase their independence and exercise their
rights by teaching skills in various activities of daily living
(self-care, care of the household or work area, communication, leisure,
etc.) according to formal plans and as natural teaching opportunities
arise.
Transport individuals served for outings and ensure that individuals are
kept safe.
Prepares meals and snacks based on nutritional guidelines.
Assists persons served to reduce inappropriate behaviors and to learn
appropriate replacement behaviors by implementing approved behavioral
support procedures.
Assists in maintaining the health, hygiene, and grooming of persons
served by implementing health care and hygiene techniques according to
instructions or plans and, if properly certified, by administering
medications according to stated policies and procedures.
Documents care and assistance, behavioral support and teaching
techniques implemented, and compliance with various standards through
accurate and timely completion of data sheets, checklists, records and
schedules.
Understand thevarious levels of participation individuals may display in
activities and how to encourage participation in Person Centered Support
Plans.
Participates in the planning process by attending various staff and team
meetings and Person-Centered Support Plan meetings.
Support the mission of Capper and participate in organizational
activities.
Follow organizational policies.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Staff may be required to have a valid drivers license to work specific
sites.
Must be able to pass background checks and drug test
Knowledge of and ability to perform support/intervention techniques
(requiring lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, blocking,
grabbing).
Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, cooking skills, and ability to
follow menus and recipes.
Ability to handle unpleasant personal care tasks with sensitivity and
caring, while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Read, write and speak fluent English; skill in composing clear, concise
reports; and ability to recognize and utilize alternative communication
methods.
Ability to work independently, give and accept constructive feedback in
a team approach and consultative approach to training and service
delivery.
Hold and retain automobile liability insurance as required by the state
of Kansas.
Successful completion of driver training as offered at Capper.
certifications within prescribed period based on agency procedures.
Physical Demands
The employee must regularly li ft and/or move up to 25 pounds.The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with
assistance from a second person or mechanical device.
Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, walk and respond to aggressive
behavior with prescribed techniques.
Employee may be required to complete a pre-hire physical exam.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear, and taste or smell.The employee frequently is
required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or
balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee i
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13644066
## Direct Support Professional - El Dorado
Full Time
Salary Range:\$14.00 To \$14.00 Hourly
Primary Accountabilities
The primary function of the Direct Support Professional is to support
the mission of Capper Foundation (Capper) by exhibition of the following
behaviors: ability and commitment to identify strengths, genuine respect
for diverse perspectives and life styles, a capacity to listen and
reflect, skill and creativity in helping people become more aware and
confident of their own abilities, to help the individual or group assume
decision-making and action, knowledge about how to gain access to
information and ability to reflect and criticize ongoing process,
including ones own role in those processes.
Major Duties
Assists persons served to increase their independence and exercise their
rights by teaching skills in various activities of daily living
(self-care, care of the household or work area, communication, leisure,
etc.) according to formal plans and as natural teaching opportunities
arise.
Transport individuals served for outings and ensure that individuals are
kept safe.
Prepares meals and snacks based on nutritional guidelines.
Assists persons served to reduce inappropriate behaviors and to learn
appropriate replacement behaviors by implementing approved behavioral
support procedures.
Assists in maintaining the health, hygiene, and grooming of persons
served by implementing health care and hygiene techniques according to
instructions or plans and, if properly certified, by administering
medications according to stated policies and procedures.
Documents care and assistance, behavioral support and teaching
techniques implemented, and compliance with various standards through
accurate and timely completion of data sheets, checklists, records and
schedules.
Understand thevarious levels of participation individuals may display in
activities and how to encourage participation in Person Centered Support
Plans.
Participates in the planning process by attending various staff and team
meetings and Person-Centered Support Plan meetings.
Support the mission of Capper and participate in organizational
activities.
Follow organizational policies.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Staff may be required to have a valid drivers license to work specific
sites.
Must be able to pass background checks and drug test
Knowledge of and ability to perform support/intervention techniques
(requiring lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, blocking,
grabbing).
Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, cooking skills, and ability to
follow menus and recipes.
Ability to handle unpleasant personal care tasks with sensitivity and
caring, while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Read, write and speak fluent English; skill in composing clear, concise
reports; and ability to recognize and utilize alternative communication
methods.
Ability to work independently, give and accept constructive feedback in
a team approach and consultative approach to training and service
delivery.
- Driver Qualifications**:
Hold and retain automobile liability insurance as required by the state
of Kansas.
Successful completion of driver training as offered at Capper.
- Training Requirements**:
certifications within prescribed period based on agency procedures.
Physical Demands
The employee must regularly li ft and/or move up to 25 pounds.The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with
assistance from a second person or mechanical device.
Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, walk and respond to aggressive
behavior with prescribed techniques.
Employee may be required to complete a pre-hire physical exam.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk or hear, and taste or smell.The employee frequently is
required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or
balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee i
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