Direct Support Professional, Tuesday

About the Role

Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Job Details

• Compensation: $19.75 Hourly
• Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 10a-3p

Key Responsibilities

• Work in the residence of a person served as a personal support, actively engaged with them.
• Ensure all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the person served, both in the home and the community.
• Provide supervision and training to adults with developmental disabilities to promote their growth toward their highest potential, following their individual plan and goals.
• Ensure the house is personalized and individualized to each person's preferences and personality.
• Teach and instruct people served to do as much as possible for themselves, per program plans.
• Refrain from conducting personal business during work time (no personal cell phones, reading, TV watching, writing, etc.).
• Communicate with day program staff concerning the individual program of a person served, if requested.
• Communicate concerns related to persons served needs and house operations to the Community Support Manager promptly.
• Utilize approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to enhance progress toward goals and objectives.
• Act as a positive role model for persons served and Agency staff.
• Assist each person in developing independent living skills, such as mobility, budgeting, personal hygiene, cleaning, bathing, toileting, nail care, and oral hygiene.
• Know the whereabouts of persons served at all times during work hours.
• Meet with the BSS Program Manager or their designee routinely for scheduled meetings.
• Be knowledgeable of routine and emergency medical procedures, including but not limited to, CPR, vital signs, positioning, wheelchair usage, transfers, assistive devices, splints, dentures, and walkers.
• Administer correct and timely medication (oral, topical, nebulizers, bowel regimens) consistent with the Physician Medical Order Form (PMOF) and the Medication Administration Record (MAR), ensuring three-way checks.
• Monitor and assist in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the persons served at home, inside and out.
• Aid persons served in the care and maintenance of their personal belongings, ensuring these are secure and controlled by each person.
• Complete appropriate records and reports, e.g., monthly reports, incident reports, seizure records, program activity logs, fire drill reports.
• Clean home with the person served where appropriate, complete laundry, and prepare food according to approved menus, special diets, and food consistencies.
• Collect data relating to persons served progress according to Agency policy.
• Transport persons served to appointments, activities, and community outings.
• Assume financial responsibility for Agency and persons served funds, documenting same per agency policy.
• Communicate medical concerns to the Registered Nurse and supervisor within the appropriate time frame.
• Check all rooms at specified times to ensure persons served safety and well-being.
• Use approved crisis intervention techniques in emergencies when persons served are in danger of injuring themselves or others.
• Know the location of important house records: fire drills, water temps, medical records, menus, and other files.
• Attend religious services with the person served.
• Contribute to a work and home atmosphere that is positive, enthusiastic, responsible, and courteous.
• Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Treat persons served with kindness, dignity, and respect at all times.
• Use technology for the completion of specified job duties.
• Attend work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Attend and participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development.
• Work cooperatively with others including families, staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, people served, community professionals, customers, neighbors, vendors, and the public.
• Abide by Agency policies and procedures.
• Assume other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed.

Secondary Function(s)

• Attend team meetings as required.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with Agency volunteers, maximizing their experience while meeting the needs of the people served and the programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push adequate weight to assist individuals supported (may be more than 50 pounds).
• Commitment to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Specific requirements regarding education may vary from state to state depending on state regulations.
• At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in place of the requirements specified above.