DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-SLS

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW :

Assures the health, safety and welfare of person receiving services. Provides individual supports consistent with each person’s individual needs, preferences and values. Provides assistance and support to individuals receiving services to include implementation of service and support plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Ensures individual’s health and safety is monitored and protected at all times. Follows operational procedures regarding safety. Reports unsafe conditions. Works with team to address individual risks.
• Implements and documents Individual Service and Support Plans and supports Person-Centered Planning. Assists in identifying each person’s strengths, interests, and needs in a proactive manner, by discussion with supervisor and team and ensures that alternative plans are in place to support where efforts are ineffective. Provides documentation of observation related to services and supports, i.e. progress notes, billing, and incident reports.
• Supports and assists individuals in daily living skills as specified in the IP.
• Completes all required trainings and participates in supervision meetings.
• Participates as a team member to accomplish goals of the team and agency.
• Performs all other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties as assigned. Most Cheyenne Village jobs require driving as part of their daily job duties. This requires maintaining a driving record acceptable to the State of Colorado, Cheyenne Village, Inc., and its insurance carrier’s requirements.

Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and QMAP (if required) certifications. if you are not certified, we will pay for these certifications for you.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is primarily in a home like setting with person receiving services. Flexibility and ability to change priorities a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Move about from location to location. Exerts force and / or lifts or carries object up to 10 pounds constantly, 10-20 pounds frequently and 20-50 pounds occasionally.

COMPENSATION

STATUS : Non-Exempt

PAY TYPE : Hourly

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS :

Experience in human services or related field required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and e-mail. Maintains criminal and driving checks acceptable with State of Colorado, insurance carrier and Cheyenne Village, Inc. requirements. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. We do conduct a background check with DORA, DMV, CBI and a CAPS check.