Catholic Charities is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide quality living support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 4pm-9pm.
Requirements
- Provides hands-on assistance in the home including, but not limited to, individualized supports in transferring, bathing and grooming, and following specific dining protocols and treatments.
- Assists with and teaches skills in laundry, meal preparation, and other household chores.
- Utilizes the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) approach for prevention, intervention, teaching, and attending to behaviors.
- Assists with doctors’ appointments, emergency room, and hospital visits, and contacts on-call nursing appropriately while following HIPPA and always maintaining confidentiality and reports critical issues (including medical, maintenance, staffing, etc.) immediately to the supervisor.
- Maintains knowledge of Nursing Plans of Care (NPOC), feeding protocols, and safety practices and procedures including universal precautions.
- Completes all required trainings within 3 months of hire.
- Administers medications according to policies and procedures of Medication Technician Training Program/Certified Medication Technician (MTTP/CMT) curriculum, and applicable regulations.
- Attends Person-centered Planning (PCP) meetings as required.
- Utilizes the Agency Case Management Software to accurately document all relevant logs (i.e.: incident reporting, diary entries, goal/outcomes, etc.) including but not limited to; Communication/Diary Logs, Incident Reporting, Goals and Outcomes, and Fire Drill Logs, as outlined in policies and procedures.
- Assists all persons in being actively involved in their daily activities to achieve greater independence using person-centered planning and self-determination.
- Maintains the home and Agency vehicles through seasonal maintenance, routine cleaning, and the immediate reporting of issues or concerns.
- Attends and participates in all required events, workshops, trainings, and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Vacation/sick/holiday pay
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
- Tuition advancement
- Paid Parental Leave
