Job Title: Direct Support Professional - Supervised Living Department Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ministry Reports To: Qualified Professional (QP) Revised Date: March 2019 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY
The Direct Support Professional must demonstrate the agencys purpose, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The Direct Support Professional works as a team member and oversees the day-to-day activities and needs of the developmentally disabled adults served. These activities relate to supervising and maintaining individual and group relationships at the assigned areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have the capability to manage plan, organize, implement, monitor, and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements. • For Family Care Home, either: • Have CNA certification • Be willing to take a personal care training course within the first six months (180 days) of employment • Pass a state medication exam within the first three months (90 days) of employment • Must be at least 23 years of age. • Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent with advanced education preferred. • Must be able to read, write, and follow directions. • Have no substantiated findings of abuse or neglect listed on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry. • No prior experience is required but preferred for Direct Support Professional 1. Experience is required for Direct Support Professional 2 and Direct Support Professional 3. • Must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the individuals served and demonstrate core skills including: • Technical knowledge • Cultural awareness • Analytical skills • Decision-making • Interpersonal skills • Communication skills • Clinical skills • Meets qualifications of paraprofessional as outlined by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. • Education, experience, skills, and abilities compatible with the responsibilities outlined in this job description. • A Christian spirit and lifestyle evident in daily actions. • Must possess a valid drivers license.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily Responsibilities:
• Manifests in daily action a Christian spirit and lifestyle. • Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of: • The agencys structures, services, policies, and procedures • Job performance requirements • Related jobs • Provides support and supervision in a home environment to enable residents to participate in community activities, social interactions in the home, and participate in a supportive therapeutic relationship where the primary purpose of the service is care habilitation or rehabilitation. • Provides treatment interventions to ensure that residents acquire skills necessary to compensate for or remediate functional problems as outlined in the person-centered plan. • Provides supervision both on an individual and group basis, oversees residents daily activities and personal care, assisting and supervising as needed. • Provides Christian role model and spiritual guidance and a Christian environment, including devotions and regular church attendance. • Prepares and provides well-balanced meals as outlined by the agencys menus and daily nutritional requirements of residents. • Establishes structure in the home to enable residents to learn responsibilities and to become functioning members of the home. • Generates an atmosphere which helps each resident feel accepted and respected as a group member. • Maintains a safe home environment, including instructing groups in safety, fire prevention, fire drills, and evacuation plans per policy and procedure. • Plans events for residents, including informal social time, special events, and group activities as outlined by the QP, maintaining the required weekly amount of 14 hours. • Complies with safety in accordance with OSHA, food program, sanitation, building code, accreditation standards, and N.C. licensing requirements. • Provides transportation for residents to events, including but not limited to school work, church, and medical appointments. • Purchases food supplies and equipment to meet the needs of each resident, according to schedule maintained in the group home and upon approval by the QP. • Greets visitors in a positive and hospitable manner. • Provides attention to the medical and dental health needs of each resident as outlined in policies and procedures and directed by the QP. • Maintains agency vehicle in good operating condition by ensuring regular maintenance and service. Report any repairs needed to the QP. • Teaches weekly life skills curriculum to residents and allows for group participation and learning. • Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the agencys personnel policies.
PROFESSIONALISM AND TEAMWORK
• Represents the agency to various individuals, groups, and public in a professional manner. • Maintains professional standards as set by the agency. • Respects the rights of the total team and keeps other team members informed of any changes in the home. • Respects the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and residents and strives to create a positive relationship within BCH. • Participates in the agencys Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed. • Maintains all handbooks and support materials. • Completes all paperwork necessary to document services provided and as required by licensure regulations and the agency, including but not limited to: • Goal tracking • Personal care • Resident log • Community outings • Therapeutic leave • Contact notes • Service notes • Sign-in and sign-out forms • MARs (Medication Administration Record) • All medication and medical services-related paperwork • Changeover forms • Vehicle mileage • Incident reports • Fire and disaster drill documentation • Extinguisher and emergency lights • Resident cash and checking documentation • Petty cash documentation • Filing of documentation in appropriate locations • Other paperwork as needed by the agency or assigned by supervisor. • Maintains proper administration of all medications, medication storage, and medication records for each resident. • Participates in all required in-service training. • Assures all rights listed in the Domiciliary Home Residents Bill of Rights are exercised for each resident and gives assistance to residents in exercising these rights. • Responds to grievances according to the agencys policies and procedures. • Maintains confidentiality regarding each resident and their records.
SUPERVISION
• Works under the direct supervision of the Qualified Professional (QP) and Administrator. • Participates in DDM (Direct Developmental Model) and BCH (Baptist Childrens Homes) orientation. • Participates in 90-day and annual performance evaluations. • Maintains an open line of communication with supervisor. • Requests conferences as needed to perform tasks effectively. • Participates in staff training opportunities provided by the agency and any other agencies as requested by QP and/or required by the State of North Carolina.
EQUIPMENT
• Ability to work with Microsoft applications and electronic health records. • Able to operate standard kitchen equipment. • Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van and get in and out of the van unassisted.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to read, write, and complete necessary documentation. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, parents, teachers, counselors, and team members, and others within the scope of residential care.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS
• Regular contact with residents, families, teachers, counselors, supervisors, subordinates, and/or other departments, as well as outside individuals and groups to represent Baptist Childrens Homes of NC Inc. in a positive manner. • Contacts outside of the agency where improper handling of situations may adversely affect the agencys image, even though the primary responsibility rests with a higher level of supervision.
MENTAL, VISUAL, AUDITORY DEMAND
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and ability to draw conclusions.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA
• Complies with agency policies and procedures concerning confidentiality and HIPAA regulations involving all aspects of client information, including day-to-day care of residents, case records, family information, medical information, psychological services, etc., which if disclosed would have adverse internal and/or external effects and could result in termination of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Direct Support Professional to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: • Drive and get in and out of a 15-passenger van unassisted • Walk up and down stairs • Sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, and/or hear • Assist residents with mobility and lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter in any home environment while performing the essential functions of this job. • Duties required are performed in a group home setting. • The Direct Support Professional is required to live on the premises of Baptist Childrens Homes of NC Inc. and to be available 24 hours a day while on duty.