What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (53761) position at LIFESKILLS GROUP?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Edgewood Program Manager, provide supervision, support and training to individuals with intellectual disabilities who live in the Edgewood Group Home.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a teacher/mentor, providing person centered-training, instruction, and assistance to support individuals to achieve desired outcomes and develop independent living skills.
- Provide flexible, individualized supports and assistance with the following: cooking, meal planning, shopping, budgeting, bill paying, banking, laundry, self-advocacy, solving day-to-day problems, developing friendships, interacting with neighbors, household tasks and maintenance, recreational planning, accessing community resources, personal care, emotional support, medication administration, and transportation.
- Assist individuals to develop and maintain positive relationships (i.e. family, friends, neighbors, community members, businesses, clubs, civic organizations etc.)
- Assist individual to address Residential objectives (as documented on the Individual Support Plan) and document accordingly.
- Assist individuals with personal care needs (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, dental hygiene, shaving, eating etc.)
- Assist with medical appointments, ordering/refilling medications, and proper medication administration. Follow all medical, dietary, and documentation requirements
- Make introductions and serve as a bridge between individuals and community members and facilitate meaningful community participation/involvement.
- Promote, teach and model personal growth and self-esteem (i.e. personal grooming, table manners, social skills, conflict resolution, etc.)
Conduct oneself morally, and ethically, serving as a positive role-model at all times
Qualifications:QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or G.E.D.
JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:
Over 50 pounds weekly
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Must maintain reliable transportation and drive personal vehicle to all scheduled shifts.
Group Home setting
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours to include holidays, evenings and weekends.
Attend required MR/DD training and all annual updates necessary.
Criminal background check and drug test to meet agency/SCL standards
Must maintain telephone access and provide current phone number to supervisor to ensure timely communication.
CORE VALUES:
All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.
- Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
- Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
- Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
- Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
- Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.
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