Direct Support Staff

OverviewPromote the values,dreamsand potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.Minimum Education RequiredHigh School Diploma/GEDAdditional Shift DetailsSunday – 430p-1030pmResponsibilities

Maintain residence in a neat,cleanand orderly fashion

Assist individuals in their morning routines, ensuring that they are appropriately prepared for the routines of the day.

Provide awake coverage when required to assist individuals in evacuating during fire drills or in any emergency situation.

Assistpeople with medications and health care needs,monitorand communicate health care issues.

Physicallyassistpeople during emergency procedures or as needed for required care.

Participate in the development of Individual Service Plans and implement ISPobjectivesconsistently.

Ensure that people’s human rights, privacy and confidentiality are respected.

Ensure that people’s transportation needs are met.

Role modelappropriate behaviors,dressand social norms.

Maintain communication with other staff through the use of the daily log, incident reports, etc.

Participate in all requiredtrainings, staff meetings and supervisions.

Complete requiredtrainingsandmaintaincertifications.

Comply withall applicable policies, procedures,guidelinesand regulations.

Perform otherreasonably relatedduties as assigned.

Competencies:

Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.

Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others’ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things.

Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills.

Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate.

Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality.

Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events.

Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance.

Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Oneyearexperience in developmental services/behavioral health area preferred.

Valid driver’s license along with an acceptable driving status.

Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers.

Additionalspecific experience may berequired.

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