Direct Support Professional I

Title: Direct Support Professional I

Reports To: Home Manager/Day

Program Supervisor

Classification: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Created: November 29, 2013

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following

through on their individual care plans.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their homes, including reporting maintenance
  
  
  

needs.

• Assist individuals served with money management, including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of
  
  
  

telephone, use of community services (e.g., post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing

care, self-care, and personal hygiene.

• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
• Prepare meals.
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds is done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation following applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen
  
  
  

Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.

• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and
  
  
  

well-being of all involved.

• Provide transportation for individuals served in the company or personal vehicle as requested, i.e.,
  
  
  

appointments, activities, etc.

Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

• Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and
  
  
  

understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports.

• Valid driver’s license—which meets Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and proof of
  
  
  

liability coverage if a vehicle is owned—is preferred.

• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing
  
  
  

with the state abuse and neglect registry.

• Submit to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to utilize basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, approving timesheets, etc.).
• Prior experience as a direct support worker or in a caregiving capacity.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver).
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served
  
  
  

in the home, workshop, or job site.

• Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate.
• Constantly be alert and aware of the needs of individuals served.
  
  
  

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• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
  
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to

Perform Essential Functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will not supervise.
  
  
  

Special Requirements

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of
  
  
  

the organization.

• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
• Function successfully in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate high moral standards to be a positive role model for individuals served.
• Complete all orientation and on-the-job training before starting work.
• Work assigned shifts as required by management.
• Attend all training classes as required.
• Other characteristics of a successful DSP include but are not limited to the following characteristics:
  
  
  

patience and composure, effective communication, dependability, effective interpersonal skills,

awareness and attention to detail, advocacy, etc.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

• Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable
  
  
  

transportation.

• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes all shifts, including nights, days, and
  
  
  

weekends.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments, both indoors and outdoors.