What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Based Respite Support position at Incompass Human Services?
PT and FT available: Part-time-Schedule ,(20 hours or less) ,Thurs and
Fri , 9 am - 5 pm Full Time 40 hours , M-F 9am-5pm Home Based
Residential Supports direct support staff are responsible for providing
high quality direct care services to an adult with developmental
disabilities and high medical needs. Each direct support staff member is
responsible for ensuring the human rights of all Individuals served are
met. Staff are responsible for treating all Individuals with dignity and
respect. Direct Support staff assigned to the individual are responsible
for supporting the Individual in the completion of their daily routines.
Direct Support staff are responsible for ensuring Individuals are
provided with opportunities to learn and exercise increasing
Independence As Much As Practicable. Essential Job Functions Responsible
for the health, safety and wellbeing of the Individual served, seeking
assistance and medical interventions as appropriate. Serves as a
Mandated Reporter and is required to advise direct supervisor, DDS and
DPPC immediately if abuse and/or neglect of an Individual is suspected.
Handle crisis situations according to agency policies and procedures,
seeking resources when necessary. Monitor home site for safety,
cleanliness and upkeep and take necessary action to ensure same. Report
safety concerns per established protocols. Establish rapport with
Individual participating in the Home-Based Residential Supports program.
Support the learning of the Individual by use of motivational
techniques, effective interventions and various communication approaches
including verbal, gesture, and written communication. Assist the
Individual with any activities of daily living (ADLs) as applicable to
each Individual?s abilities. May be responsible for scheduling and
accompanying individuals to medical appointments/treatments, ensuring
accurate reporting to physician and follow through with respect to
doctor?s orders and recommendations. Responsible for producing accurate,
legible and complete medical documentation for Individuals served,
including but not limited to treatment charts and data sheets. Ensure
Individuals are provided nutritionally sound food options along with the
education to help them understand the impact of their food consumption.
Carry out all interventions in an Individual?s Behavioral Protocol Plan
as written and trained. Redirect and/or physically support Individuals
who may be aggressive using proactive techniques while maintaining
self-control. Communicate effectively, professionally and respectfully
with Individuals, co-workers, management, guardians, and others while on
company time. Responsible for being familiar with and abiding by Agency,
Department, and Program policies and procedures and for acting in a
manner consistent with organizational values, mission, and goals. Attend
and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings and trainings as
well as supervision meetings. This job description is not all inclusive
and does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be
performed by direct support staff. Employees are required to
follow/perform any job-related instruction or job related duty as
directed by their immediate supervisor or another member of management
In The Residential Function Qualifications To Perform This Job
successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential job
function satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of
The Knowledge, Skills, And/or Ability Required. Reasonable
accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential job functions. (To review the full Job
Description, Please Visit
https://www.incompasshs.org/careers/careers-open-positions/ )
Fri , 9 am - 5 pm Full Time 40 hours , M-F 9am-5pm Home Based
Residential Supports direct support staff are responsible for providing
high quality direct care services to an adult with developmental
disabilities and high medical needs. Each direct support staff member is
responsible for ensuring the human rights of all Individuals served are
met. Staff are responsible for treating all Individuals with dignity and
respect. Direct Support staff assigned to the individual are responsible
for supporting the Individual in the completion of their daily routines.
Direct Support staff are responsible for ensuring Individuals are
provided with opportunities to learn and exercise increasing
Independence As Much As Practicable. Essential Job Functions Responsible
for the health, safety and wellbeing of the Individual served, seeking
assistance and medical interventions as appropriate. Serves as a
Mandated Reporter and is required to advise direct supervisor, DDS and
DPPC immediately if abuse and/or neglect of an Individual is suspected.
Handle crisis situations according to agency policies and procedures,
seeking resources when necessary. Monitor home site for safety,
cleanliness and upkeep and take necessary action to ensure same. Report
safety concerns per established protocols. Establish rapport with
Individual participating in the Home-Based Residential Supports program.
Support the learning of the Individual by use of motivational
techniques, effective interventions and various communication approaches
including verbal, gesture, and written communication. Assist the
Individual with any activities of daily living (ADLs) as applicable to
each Individual?s abilities. May be responsible for scheduling and
accompanying individuals to medical appointments/treatments, ensuring
accurate reporting to physician and follow through with respect to
doctor?s orders and recommendations. Responsible for producing accurate,
legible and complete medical documentation for Individuals served,
including but not limited to treatment charts and data sheets. Ensure
Individuals are provided nutritionally sound food options along with the
education to help them understand the impact of their food consumption.
Carry out all interventions in an Individual?s Behavioral Protocol Plan
as written and trained. Redirect and/or physically support Individuals
who may be aggressive using proactive techniques while maintaining
self-control. Communicate effectively, professionally and respectfully
with Individuals, co-workers, management, guardians, and others while on
company time. Responsible for being familiar with and abiding by Agency,
Department, and Program policies and procedures and for acting in a
manner consistent with organizational values, mission, and goals. Attend
and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings and trainings as
well as supervision meetings. This job description is not all inclusive
and does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be
performed by direct support staff. Employees are required to
follow/perform any job-related instruction or job related duty as
directed by their immediate supervisor or another member of management
In The Residential Function Qualifications To Perform This Job
successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential job
function satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of
The Knowledge, Skills, And/or Ability Required. Reasonable
accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential job functions. (To review the full Job
Description, Please Visit
https://www.incompasshs.org/careers/careers-open-positions/ )