What are the responsibilities and job description for the QSP DSP position at Kalix?
QSP – Quality Support Professional
Sunday-Wednesday, 8a-4p
An employee in this position would be responsible for providing supports to eligible individuals who require some level of ongoing daily support. A QSP Support Professional will assist with and develop self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills that improve the participant’s ability to independently reside and participate in an integrated community.
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction and supervision of the QSP Coordinator the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills.
- Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans.
- Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly living and working environment.
- Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.
- Providing transportation as assigned.
- Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.
- Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork.
- Utilizing a positive interaction style and treating people with respect.
- Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information.
- Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified.
- Assisting with menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices.
- Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings.
- Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.
- Performing all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
18 years or older and a student in good standing.
A high school diploma or GED.
A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
A driving record that makes you insurable.
Must complete a successful background check
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable and professional at all times.
Ability to respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect.
Ability to make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Kalix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.