What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Direct Support Professional position at St Clair Associated Voca Enterprises Inc?
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Ensure the safety of all consumers, and observe all consumer rights. Treat consumers with dignity and respect and use age appropriate language and activities at all times.*
2. Ensure the work, training, and care schedules of the consumers in their area are followed (ie: toileting schedules, re-positioning, lunch/breaks etc.) and solve everyday problems when they occur.*
3. Assist individuals with ADL/self-care tasks as needed or required (eating, self-care, toileting, re-positioning, etc.).*
4. Provide training to individuals on assigned objectives as determined by the individuals plan; as well as ensure that each individual consumer receives the necessary assistance to carry out their scheduled daily activities, including production-related tasks.
5. Provide required supervision to consumers in assigned area. Account for each consumer upon arrival and departure each day and report any late arrivals or early departures as soon as possible. *
6. Supervise consumers in non-training settings, such as lunch, social-recreational activities, transportation and community access. Accompany consumers on community outings and implement programs/plans across any number of different settings.
7. Carry out the steps of any individualized behavior plan, in the least restrictive manner possible.*
8. Keep an accurate inventory of needed program and vocational materials and supplies and communicate the need for same to the appropriate QIDP for procurement.
9. Ensure that all program activities are carried out in a manner reflecting the greatest degree of client independence and choice.*
10. Participate as requested as a member of the consumer’s interdisciplinary team and implement objectives as determined by the team in the prescribed manner, including the accurate collection and retention of data. Offer suggestions regarding program/vocational activities and assist to revise when needed.
11. Ensure that all required documentation of drills, data sheets, behavior tracking, Incident Reports, vocational/contract participation, seizure reports, attendance, and other documentation assigned by a QIDP or program director are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner. *
12. Evaluate potential crisis situations and contact the appropriate resources per agency policy for further intervention if needed. Ensure that a QIDP or other appropriate management personnel is informed of critical incidents immediately. *
13. Ensure that all consumers are free from abuse and neglect per DHS and SAVE policies. Report all allegations of such events as soon as possible and within reporting timeframes. *
14. Assist as required in consumer transportation (driving, supervision/monitoring).*
15. Other duties as assigned.
*Notes essential duty of job.
Salary : $18 - $20