Direct Support Professional (DSP) Part Time

Job Details: Salary Range: Undisclosed, POSITION SUMMARY The Residential DSP is responsible for direct client care within the assigned group home. Specific duties include, but are not limited to; toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Statement(s) Responsible for direct client care. Duties include but are not limited to; toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, etc. Responsible for all meal preparation dependent on assigned shift requirements (i.e. breakfast, lunch or dinner). Complete daily logs, goals, track behaviors, and complete SIR's, if needed.

Responsible for housekeeping, laundry, and ensuring clients complete assigned chores. Organize and take clients to in-house and community outings. Administer medications and first aid as needed. Complete maintenance, IT, and food order forms as needed for the group home. Complete safety drills as required. Observe and record clients behaviors and interactions.

Respect the privacy, confidentiality and property of clients. Maintains ethical and professional boundaries. Keeps and maintains appropriate and required records. Understands and follows appropriate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance. Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) Accountability & Dependability

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals. Adaptability and Flexibility
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. Confidentiality
• This position requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, including, but not limited to financial and agency information pertaining to Pioneer stakeholders. Creative & Innovative Thinking
• Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. Resolves difficult or complicated challenges. Decision Making & Judgment
• Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks. Ethics & Integrity
• Earns others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Relationship Building
• Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Builds and maintains client and customer satisfaction (internal and external) with the services offered by the agency. Teamwork
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Experience: No prior experience necessary Computer Skills: Evolv, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook Certifications & Licenses: Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Ability to use Phone, Fax, Copier, and file required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand F Walk F Sit F Manually Manipulate F Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel O Bend O Grasp F Speak F 10 lbs or less O 11-20 lbs O 21-50 lbs O 51-100 lbs N Over 100 lbs N Push/Pull 12 lbs or less O 13-25 lbs O 26-40 lbs N 41-100 lbs N Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance) Sense of Sound
• Ability to hear verbal communication Sense of Smell Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Universal precautions to prevent infectious diseases Sense of Balance WORK ENVIRONMENT May be performed in a variety of settings with varying levels of cleanliness, noise, etc. Frequent interaction with any stakeholder within the agency (i.e. supervisors, co-workers, clients, general public, outside agencies, etc.). ________________________________________ The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.