What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional Full Time position at Independent Group Home Living Program, Inc. [IGHL]?
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a role model for the developmentally disabled consumer. The DSPs actions and interactions are based on mutual respect, communication, teamwork, teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The DSP will provide hands on physical assistance for all ADL that the consumer does not complete independently.
$20.00 per hour Salary is contingent upon the site and shift that is worked.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administers medication, as per OPWDD AMAP certification.
Uses a pro-active approach to offer and actively encourage choice making. Utilizes physical redirection techniques, as per OPWDD SCIP certification and individualized adaptive behavior programs.
Guides, teaches and supervises, and, if necessary, provides physical assistance to the consumer during the performance of self-care routines: toileting, hand washing, bathing, showering, tooth brushing, eating, personal grooming and dressing.
Implements program goal plans as written i.e. self care, communication, independent living, mobility, learning, economic self-sufficiency, self-direction, and records documentation, including billing as per program necessity.
Implements physical therapy interventions as written.
Assists, monitors, and supervises the consumer during the performance of house cleaning chores, i.e. dusting, vacuuming, bed making, laundry, ironing, dishwashing and table setting. Performs all housekeeping responsibilities that the consumers cannot satisfactorily complete.
Actively participates in and provides supervision during recreation, both within IGHL and in the community. Encourages and schedules opportunities for leisure activities, both individualized and group oriented.
Maintains DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status, as per IGHL policy and provides transportation and supervision during community integrated activities and medical appointments if applicable
Teaches the consumers the aspects of good nutrition, i.e. menu planning, diet requirements, food groups, preparation, handling and shopping; provide supervision and, if necessary, hands on assistance.
Accurately maintains documentation in all logs: nursing, medication, exposure control, behavior, communication and first aid.
Adheres to IGHL and OPWDD policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct, and completes forms as warranted: time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint reports and incident reports.
Adheres to emergency policies and administers first aid in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services training.
Offers suggestions and requests supplies for residential, programmatic, site-specific needs.
Participates in specialty training such as CPR and keeps certifications current.
At any time during a DSPs shift he/she may be asked to cover at another location; including hospital coverage based on Agency needs.
Complete and maintain SCIP, Adult CPR, AMAP and defensive driving certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer in order to keep the DOC pay, as per IGHL policy.
All other duties as assigned.
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Shift Availability
Day Shift
Night Shift
Overnight Shift
Weekends
Work Location: In person
$20.00 per hour Salary is contingent upon the site and shift that is worked.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administers medication, as per OPWDD AMAP certification.
Uses a pro-active approach to offer and actively encourage choice making. Utilizes physical redirection techniques, as per OPWDD SCIP certification and individualized adaptive behavior programs.
Guides, teaches and supervises, and, if necessary, provides physical assistance to the consumer during the performance of self-care routines: toileting, hand washing, bathing, showering, tooth brushing, eating, personal grooming and dressing.
Implements program goal plans as written i.e. self care, communication, independent living, mobility, learning, economic self-sufficiency, self-direction, and records documentation, including billing as per program necessity.
Implements physical therapy interventions as written.
Assists, monitors, and supervises the consumer during the performance of house cleaning chores, i.e. dusting, vacuuming, bed making, laundry, ironing, dishwashing and table setting. Performs all housekeeping responsibilities that the consumers cannot satisfactorily complete.
Actively participates in and provides supervision during recreation, both within IGHL and in the community. Encourages and schedules opportunities for leisure activities, both individualized and group oriented.
Maintains DRIVER AUTHORIZATION status, as per IGHL policy and provides transportation and supervision during community integrated activities and medical appointments if applicable
Teaches the consumers the aspects of good nutrition, i.e. menu planning, diet requirements, food groups, preparation, handling and shopping; provide supervision and, if necessary, hands on assistance.
Accurately maintains documentation in all logs: nursing, medication, exposure control, behavior, communication and first aid.
Adheres to IGHL and OPWDD policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct, and completes forms as warranted: time sheets, time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint reports and incident reports.
Adheres to emergency policies and administers first aid in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services training.
Offers suggestions and requests supplies for residential, programmatic, site-specific needs.
Participates in specialty training such as CPR and keeps certifications current.
At any time during a DSPs shift he/she may be asked to cover at another location; including hospital coverage based on Agency needs.
Complete and maintain SCIP, Adult CPR, AMAP and defensive driving certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer in order to keep the DOC pay, as per IGHL policy.
All other duties as assigned.
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Shift Availability
Day Shift
Night Shift
Overnight Shift
Weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20