Direct Support Professional 1- PT Support Staff

PT Sub position - this position is a rover position that may work in different areas to cover staff absences, vacations, or when additional staff is needed. There is no set amount of hours guaranteed.

Summary:

The DSP1 is responsible for providing support to persons with disabilities. This position may perform duties in a residential and / or work setting. The duties may include, but are not limited to safety, leisure, training / organizing tasks (home and / or work), teach / demonstrate community living skills, etc.

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain flexibility to work any hours requested within a 24-hour period. Support Staff must be able to work all shifts including graveyards.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of giving, receiving, interpreting, and applying verbal and/or written instructions and directions.
• Maintain a safe environment for everyone, which may include using and demonstrating proper safety skills and / or using the proper safety equipment.
• Ability to pass and maintain Little Bitterroot Services training, which includes First-Aid, CPR, MANDT (management of non-aggressive adults with disabilities), State mandated Medication Certification, and College of Direct Supports.
• Ability to acquire training to support individuals with special needs such as wheelchairs, walkers, and other specialized medical equipment as well as positive behavioral supports.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the habilitation process, policies, and procedures for DPHHS-DDD Habilitation training, principles of community integration and normalization, and techniques of non-aversive training acquired through completion of identified sections of in-house training programs.
• Develop and maintain a positive and effective relationship with consumers, families, guardians, neighborhood businesses, representatives of public service agencies and other co-workers of Little Bitterroot Services.
• Assist in and maintain compliance of the services of the residential setting to standards prescribed by Little Bitterroot Services and the State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.
• Assist and document the development and implementation of action plans and training goals for consumers, as developed by each consumer’s Personal Support Team under the supervision or direction of site manager.
• Assist each consumer with basic living skills (e.g., social & domestic) through specific instruction and positive programs. Assist with personal hygiene as needed (e.g., bathing, brushing teeth, shaving, nail clipping, dressing and overall general appearance).
• Perform or assist consumers with basic domestic duties as needed (e.g., cooking, cleaning, and laundry).
• Complete all paperwork required by Little Bitterroot Services, the State of Montana, and the Developmental Disability Division (e.g., daily checklists, medication administration records, mileage logs, Incident reports, case notes, timesheets etc.).
• Serve as a good role model, maintain good personal boundaries with all consumers’ and co-workers and always maintain professionalism. This includes no horseplay, distraction of other employees or playing practical jokes at any time.
• Provide in-home and community supervision according to the individual needs of all consumers.
• Follow all written protocols, excellent communication with other staff members on shift, during shift changes as well as with site manager are imperative.
• Responsible for and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Operate corporate vehicles to provide transportation to consumers when working day or swing shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to successfully perform all responsibilities shown above.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective, harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to pass criminal and other background checks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including but not limited to co-workers, consumers, family members, and other
  community members.
• Ability to show critical thinking and positive decision-making skills.
• Ability to safely and frequently lift, move or otherwise handle items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently operated a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a computer, copy machine, telephone,
  computer printer, etc.
• Possession of a current Montana Driver’s License.
• Ability to meet requirements to be covered by company vehicle insurance.
• This position requires education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and completions of occupationally specific
  training.

Job Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employee frequently communicates with employees and consumers. This position must be able to exchange accurate information during new employee orientation and training. During a normal 8-hour shift employee will be standing up and moving at least 80% of the time. Bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling etc., are common motions to be expected. Walking and working surfaces are normally even. Exposure to sights, sounds, odors, and physical or verbal aggression may be encountered. Support staff work at different work sights and are expected to work all the different shifts, (day, swing, and graveyards).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.