Direct Support Professional PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a 2nd or 3rd job? Evergreen Life Services is hiring PRN DSP positions that are paid $2 more per hour. As a PRN staff, you can work as little as 8 hours per week or up to 28 hours per week according to your schedule.

Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Description : Direct Support Professional I - PRN

FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Supervisor / Manager of Home or Appropriate Program or Day Program Supervisor

Created : June 30, 2010

Revised : June 30, 2021

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care.

Essential Job Functions

• Encourage independence with each individual.
• Ensure the individual has what they need to be independent as much as possible.
• Empower, and teach model steps for the individual to perform tasks and grow in independence.
• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their homes, including reporting maintenance needs
• Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
• Prepare meals
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved
• Provide individuals served transportation in the company or personal vehicle as requested

Qualifications / Experience / Job Knowledge

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform essential functions.

Special Requirements

Employment Variables

Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check. May be asked to work some evenings when required.

Working Environment

May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.