Direct Support Professional (54176)

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:

• • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
  • Must maintain reliable transportation and drive personal vehicle to all scheduled shifts.
  • 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:

• Capable of lifting 50 lbs
• Provides direct services to clients
• Work will be in a factory setting
• Will document work done daily and monthly
• Will perform tasks directly related to training received

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.

Salary : $16