What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional / Dually Diagnosis Adults position at GLENWOOD INC?
Do you have a passion for caring for people and making a difference in someone’s life? Do you have a heart to serve others? If so, then we have a career for you. Glenwood is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work in our Residential Services programs making a positive impact in the lives of children and adults with a dual diagnosis – intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) alongside mental health conditions (MI). Our DSPs are the heartbeat of our organization. They provide service to our individuals in a caring, compassionate, and professional manner, with a positive attitude. Our DSPs work various shifts from 8 to 12 hours (day and overnight), and weekends.
The dually diagnosed program within Glenwood is comprehensive and tailored for individuals confronting the unique challenges of a dual diagnosis – intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) alongside mental health conditions (MI).
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide direct care for the individuals served, following resident's Individual Plan of Care (IPC), policies and procedures, emphasizing non-averse, positive programming and interactions.
- Provide support services for residents, staff, and facility.
- Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs
- Transport/accompany residents to/from school, dining facility, planned activities and scheduled appointments.
- Safely operate and maintain facility vehicle(s) as qualified and required.
- Documentation of care, services, and daily activities in a timely manner
- Responsible for cultivating and sustaining a healthy environment in the home(s), as well as maintenance of the home, property.
- Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting.
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
- Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
- Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements.
- Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements.
Qualifications:
Education/licensing/certifications:
- High school degree/GED equivalent required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Valid Alabama driver's license and must be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier.
- Must be cleared through the Dept. of Human Resources Child/Adult Abuse & Neglect Registry as well as the ABI/FBI and pass all required pre-employment and background screening.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be certified or certifiable in CPR, 1st Aid, Managing Crisis Safety (MCS), and MAC
- 18 years of age or older.
Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, State, or Federal laws.