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Chimes · 3 months ago

(Mills-Silver Spring) Direct Support Professional- Sat-Sun 11a-5p; Tues-Wed 4p-7p

Silver Spring, MD

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.25/hr - $20.25/hr

Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential. The Direct Support Professional will work directly with individuals in their residence, providing support and training to promote independent living skills and ensure the well-being and safety of those served.

GovernmentNon Profit

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility is to work in the residence of a person served as a personal support and to be engaged with him/her, always actively involved and to make sure all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the person served, both in the home and in the community

Provides supervision and training to adults with intellectual disabilities in order to promote each person’s growth toward his/her highest potential always following his/her individual plan and goals

To make sure the house is personalized and individualized to each persons served preference and personality

Shall teach and instruct people served to do as much as possible for themselves, per program plans, and to not conduct personal business on work time (no personal cell phones, reading, TV watching, writing, etc.)

If requested, communicates with the day program staff concerning the individual program of a person served

Communicates concerns related to the persons served and house operations needs to the House Manager or Division Manager in a timely manner

Utilizes approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to enhance the progress of achieving goals and objectives

To act as a positive role model for persons served and Agency staff

Works hands on directly with people served to assist each person in developing independent living skills, such as mobility, budgeting, personal hygiene, cleaning, bathing, toileting, nail care and oral hygiene

Knows whereabouts of persons served at all times

Meets with the House Manager and/or Division Manager or his/her designee routinely for scheduled meetings

Is knowledgeable of routine and emergency medical procedures to include, but not limited to, CPR, vital signs, positioning, wheelchair usage, transfers, assistive devices, splints, dentures and walkers

Administers correct and timely medication (oral, topical, nebulizers, bowel regimens) consistent with the Physician Medical Order Form (PMOF) and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and ensures three-way check

Monitors and assists in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the persons served home, inside and out

Is responsible for aiding persons served in the care and maintenance of his/her personal belongings and ensures these are secure and controlled by each person

Completes appropriate records and reports, i.e. monthly reports, incident reports, seizure records, program activity logs, fire drill reports, etc

Cleans home with person served where appropriate, completes laundry, and prepares food according to approved menus, special diets and food consistencies

Collects data relating to persons served progress according to Agency policy

Is responsible for transporting persons served to appointments, activities, community outings

Assumes financial responsibility for Agency and persons served funds, documents same per agency policy

Communicates medical concerns to Registered Nurse and supervisor within the appropriate time frame

Checks all rooms at specified times to ensure persons served safety and well-being

Uses approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations when persons served are in danger of injuring themselves or others

Knows the location of important house records: fire drills, water temps, medical records, menus, and other files

Attends religious services with the person served

Uses home computer daily for information and for the completion of specified job duties

Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development

Contributes to a work and home atmosphere which is positive, enthusiastic, responsible and courteous

Works a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Based on Agency need may be required to work at other residential homes as assigned

Treats persons served with kindness, dignity and respect at all times

Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties

Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy

Works cooperatively with others including all families, staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, people served, community professionals, customers, neighbors, vendors and the public

Abides by Agency policies and procedures

Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed

Attends team meetings as required

Works cooperatively and effectively with Agency volunteers maximizing the volunteers’ experience while meeting the needs of people served and the programs

Qualification

CPR certificationDisabilitiesTeamworkCommunication skillsFlexibilityPositive attitude

Required

Commitment to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities

Ability to work as part of a team

Must have a driver's license and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency's insurance carrier and by Agency policy

Must be able to lift, pull, and push adequate weight to assist individuals supported. May be more than 50 pounds