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Direct Support Professional

MBK RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Roanoke, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Developmental Disabilities, Diversity, Documentation, Driver's License, Healthcare, Licensing, Medicaid, Medication Administration, Microsoft Office, Personal Care, Presentation Software, Record Keeping, Records Management, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Staff Policies, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Word Processing
LOCATION
Roanoke, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
 
Direct Support Professionals will provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP will assist clients in performing personal care tasks; including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. 



JOB DUTIES: 
  • Provide daily services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. 
  • Provide engaging activities and teach basic life skills such as safety, hygiene, and socialization in the community. 
  • Participate in the development and implementation of individuals' service plans and quarterly reviews. 
  • Collaborate with teammates and prepare a monthly activity calendar with participant input and suggestions that provide engaging daily activities for participants assigned independently or as a group when necessary. 
  • Follow and abide by all personnel and program policies and procedures, including confidentiality policy. 
  • Carry out all goals and outcomes as stated in the client's Individual Service Plan 
  • Providing support for personal care needs such as assistance for eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and supervision 
  • Assistance in administering all participant medications and documenting in the Medication Administration Records 
  • Transport clients to and from day support activities in a company vehicle. 
  • Prepare Meals 
  • Maintain clean working environment 


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY 
  • Microsoft Office proficiency and good working knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. 
  • CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment 
  •  Certification in Therapeutic Options/Behavior management or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment 
  • DSP orientation or ability to acquire certification prior to serving individuals 
  • Valid Drivers’ License and satisfactory driving record per Driver Requirement Policy. 
  • Ability to acquire Medication Administration Certification. 
  • Knowledge of and ability to comply with state licensing, Medicaid, and other agency standards. 
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. 
  • Ability to work assigned work schedule. 
  • Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and required paperwork according to licensing and agency requirements in a timely manner. 
  • Flexibility to work at sites other than usual work location when circumstances warrant. 
  • Ability to observe health and safety regulations. 
  • Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and lift a minimum of 50 pounds. 

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