Direct Support Professional – Full-time 3rd, Part-Time 2nd & 3rd shift

QUALIFICATIONS:
Employment Requirements:
High school diploma or GED.

Experience:
Employment experience with persons having developmental or other disabilities is preferred.
Experience running a household would be helpful.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
Good skills in communication, planning, and writing, including grammar and punctuation.
Good skills in mathematics, budgeting and household financial record-keeping.
Must be able to work effectively as a member of an Interdisciplinary Team regarding individual program planning.
Good organizational skills in order to complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Ability to complete required forms and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to lift and assist people to standing, as needed.
Have the physical ability to respond quickly to the needs of persons served during crises.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively with persons served and with other staff.
Ability to read and prepare food from a recipe and to cook basic foods without a recipe.
Ability to perform basic household tasks.

Legal/Certification Requirements:
Operator License, plus Endorsement - For- Hire.
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillation and Standard First Aid.
Medication Administration Training.

Other:
Must be at least 18 years old. 595 South Miami Street, P.O. Box 400 Wabash, IN 46992-0400 Phone: (260)563-8411 . Fax: (260)563-8413 Email: arc@arcwabash.org
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Conduct individualized training according to the goals and methodology included in each person’s Individualized Support Plan (ISP)

- Provide training and other experiences to residents in their community according to the schedule assigned.

- Provide training and other experiences to residents in their home according to the schedule assigned.

- Continually analyze individuals' skills to assess training needs; report training needs to Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP).

- Provide transportation, supervision and/or assistance, as needed and requested, to residents’ appointments and social activities.

- Accurately record services/goal training provided as required for billing purposes and/or by State regulations, according to Arc procedures.

- In preparation for development of the ISP, make suggestions for training goals to the QMRP.

Prepare meals according to the posted menu.

- Follow residents’ dietary restrictions.

- Encourage residents to assist with food preparation, table preparation and clean up.

- Discuss nutrition and diets during preparation.

- Discuss proper table manners and etiquette during meals.


Keep residence clean; encourage residents to assist with daily cleaning tasks.

Continually monitor the safety of the home and immediately report concerns to supervisor; instruct persons served in appropriate safety habits.

Participate in and assist persons served during emergency drills and medical situations.

- Provide CPR/AED/First Aid as needed.

Be familiar and comply with medical information/restrictions of persons served.

Provide safe and appropriate administration of medications.
-Monitor side effects of medications and recognize and prevent dangerous medication interactions.

Administer individual-specific treatments and interventions to manage seizures, behavior, diet and nutrition, medication side effects, swallowing difficulties, emotional and physical crises and significant health concerns.
Assist with personal hygiene needs as necessary.
Practice Universal Precautions and Infection Control at all times.
Protect the rights of persons served according to agency and State regulations and ensure that individuals have the ability to exercise those rights.
Regularly provide residents with opportunities for personal choice.
Protect persons served from any act of abuse, neglect, exploitation, fraud or mistreatment.
Follow agency and State guidelines for reporting accidents/incidents.
Act as an advocate on behalf of persons served.
Maintain confidentiality of persons served at all times; follow agency and HIPAA requirements.
Use funds of persons served according to their ISP and agency policy.
Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.

- Maintain up to date working files, progress and goal charts.
- Maintain up to date and accurate medication administration charts.
Submit requests to supervisor for needed items and equipment.
Provide guidance and/or assistance to individuals who may be having difficulties.
Notify SLP Supervisor, or after office hours on-call staff, if/when an emergency issue arises regarding
illness, injury, behavior or other personal concern. Do not hesitate to call 911 first.
Know and follow all State, Medicaid and agency policies and procedures.
Call a case conference when issues arise regarding residents which require Interdisciplinary Team intervention.
Provide positive reinforcement and act as a role model to residents to encourage independence.
Maintain appropriate public relations and positively represent Arc in the community.