DSP-ACT

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL/ACTIVITIES

DEFINITION: A qualified individual responsible for providing vocational training, support services and enrichment activities to persons with disabilities.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Choices Coordinator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential job functions in bold)

• Provides direct assistance and supervision to individuals.
• Leads exercise activities daily.
• Responds to individuals' changing needs.
• Participates in assigned assessments, individualized planning, and skill training and behavioral deceleration programs, including recording data.
• Assists individuals in the self-administration of medications and keeps documentation as assigned.
• Assists individuals in arranging outings, in making purchases, and providing opportunities for community integration and inclusion.
• Documents in writing and reports suspected incidents of abuse, exploitation, and neglect to APS & the Director of Services.
• Writes incident reports for events that affect the health and safety of individuals.
• Assists individuals with personal care as needed.
• Implements training curricula, activity materials and activity plans which promote the personal and social adjustment, work performance and community integration of individuals.
• Reports and documents in a timely manner any significant event relating to individuals served, including injury, health problems or seizures, medication errors, disruptive/ aggressive behaviors, theft, as well as suspected incidence of abuse, exploitation or neglect.
• Transports individuals on a regular basis as needed.
• Intervenes effectively in response to challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals served.
• Assures individuals participate in their assigned Physical Therapy daily.
• Interfaces with service individuals as needed.
• Keep work areas, to the extent possible, free of equipment, tools and clutter.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

  General:

  1. Maintain appropriate attendance.

  2. Adheres to corporate policies and procedures.

  3. Maintains required certifications.

  4. Meet Annual Training requirements.

  5. Attends all mandatory orientation and training activities, scheduled staff meetings and in-services/training as

  requested by Supervisor.

  6. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals, co-workers, parents, agencies, and the

  public.

  7. Maintain professional and appropriate boundaries.

  8. Uses communication skills to participate effectively as a team member.

  9. Uses equipment and supplies efficiently and informs Supervisor of shortages/needs.

  10. Documents accurately work performed on Paycom and submit in a timely manner to Supervisor for approval.

  11. Documents in Data Management Systems accurately and in a timely manner.

  12. Safeguards and keeps confidential all Private and Personal Information regarding individuals with disabilities

  received in the course of their employment by the Corporation.

  13. Practice safe work habits and follow all safety regulations and company procedures.

  14. Maintain strict confidentiality.

• High School diploma or equivalent and prior experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• No record of Abuse/Neglect or exploitation of others.
• Must have or obtain a valid Montana driver's license, have an acceptable driving record, be insurable and present proof of private auto insurance in compliance with Montana State law withing 1 month of hire.
• Complete all required trainings within 30 days of hire.

  Must Have: Valid driver license, no history of neglect, abuse or exploitation
  Extensive background checks will be completed.

  "All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status"