Job Description
Job Description
Title : Direct Support Professionals
Supervisor : Direct Support Supervisor
Purpose : Under the supervision of the Direct Support Supervisor the Direct
SupportProfessional is responsible for the shift coverage and clinical intervention to clients.
Requirements : Acquire High School Diploma or GED, and / or one year’s experience working in a
related field, valid driver’s license, and minimum age of 18 years old.
Responsibilities : The Direct Support Professional t is responsible for the following but not limited
to the specific responsibilities :
- Requirement to pass criminal background, central registry, CARI check, and a drug test
pre- employment and randomly, Physical and PPD at time of hire.
Complete basic staff training required by the Division within 90 days of employment.Assist in the formulation ofISPs;Establish and maintain working relationships with families, guardians, case managers,and other interested persons;Assist Individuals in the overall operation of the home to ensure the house is clean and ingood order;Shop for food as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor;Assist Individuals with self – help and grooming skills, laundry, and domestic chores;Respond to emergency situations as directed by the Direct Support Supervisor;Participate in ongoing training to learn various behavior management methods andtechniques;Assist with medical care of Individuals including transportation, pick – up ofprescription, communication of medical information, etc;Assist with meal planning / preparation;Be available to Individuals and staff on a 24 hour basis during emergencies;Ensure that the house is properly secured for the night;Provide training in the area of bedtime readiness;Ensure that the Individuals in the bed at a reasonable hour, properly bathed, and readied;Complete household cleaning as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor;Record significant shift happenings and observations in the daily log;Be responsible for group home laundry, and for Individuals laundry as assigned;Monitor each Individual and attend to Individuals needs throughout the night;Complete a daily medication count;Waken the Individuals at an appropriate morning hour;Train and supervise Individuals around morning outlines;Review the implantation of the IHP and monitor continuing IHP development;Administer medication, record the administration of medication in accordance with DDDguidelines. Assists the Direct Support Supervisor with continuous monitoring of
medication administration procedures;Requirement to cooperate with the Department of Human Services, Division ofDevelopmental Disabilities licensee and staff in any inspection or inquiry, investigation;Assure that each Individual is free from physical or mental abuse;