Direct Support Professional
The Direct Support Associate is responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
- Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
- Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs
- Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
- Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
- Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
- Prepare meals
- Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
- Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
- Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
- Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved
- Provide individuals served transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested
Qualifications:
- Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of liability coverage if a vehicle is owned
- Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
- Submit to and pass drug screen and criminal background check