Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. · 6 months ago
Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Respite
Lakeside Respite
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry LevelOpportunity Enterprises, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their fullest potential. The Residential Direct Support Professional is responsible for implementing instructional plans and ensuring the health and safety of participants while supporting them in daily activities.
Non ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Responsible for the implementing IPPs including Behavior Support Plans as per written in the annual case conference
Self-initiation of instructional and recreational activities in a variety of locations (community based)
Attend appropriate in-services, conferences, workshops, programs, agency and other organizational meetings as required
Responsible for ensuring client satisfaction
Transferring clients with or without mechanical lifts
Responsible for teaching and modeling appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors to clients
Maintain and submit all necessary documentation in IPPs: behavior tracking, incident reports, personal assistance sheets, time cards, t-logs, medication records, and other documentation as requested to ensure compliance with agency and state policies and procedures
Act as an appropriate role model for clients
Demonstrate teamwork with staff in the agency (including other departments)
Maintain acceptable work standards in all areas including attendance and punctuality
Stay awake while on duty during any shift
Ensure all aspects of appropriate daily personal grooming hygiene (i.e. oral, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding and hair care) for clients
May be responsible for medical care for clients, which may include catheterization
Ensure all aspects of appropriate housekeeping tasks are completed based on posted chore list
Responsible for ensuring completion of clients daily schedule
Ensure medication policy compliance, including successful medication passing and accurate documentation
Ensure compliance of participant’s weekly budget and reconciliation of ledgers (Supported Living)
Responsible for transporting clients to daily activities and doctor’s appointments (including urgent care/ER visits) as needed
Must be willing to work all locations, with all clients and with all other staff
Weekend shifts are required by all employees
When deemed necessary, a supervisor or other member from the support team may pull staff from their current work site to go to another work site
Other duties as assigned by the director, manager, or designee
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Must possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of clients
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record to our insurance carrier
Preferred
Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred
Benefits
Accrued Time Off
Partial Holiday Pay
Partial Paid Birthday off!
Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
Employee referral program
Pay On Demand Option (Paylocity Wallet)
FSA accounts
Paid Mileage
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Extensive training
Flexible Hours
CPR/First Aid training
401K w/ 5% company matching
8 paid holidays
Paid day off on Birthday!
PTO
HSA Accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Casual Fridays
Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)
Company
Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
Opened in 1967, Opportunity Enterprises is a non-profit organization that creates inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities.
Founded in 1967
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Neil Samahon
President/CEO
Kacie Ensign
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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