Direct Support Professional

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 

SUMMARY:  This position is responsible for day-to-day care of our clients, ensuring the ISP is followed.  Helps clients integrate into the community and assists with production work inside the workshop environment.  Transports clients to and from workshop using company vehicles. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

Ensures the health, safety, and security of program participants by adhering to all related policies and procedures  

Provides supervision to program participants in an adult workshop, or other day habilitation or community setting according to board policies/procedures and individualized service plans 

Assists program participants with personal care needs in areas of function such as eating, drinking, using the toilet, positioning, walking, using a wheelchair, transferring and other assessed needs  

Implements behavior support plans with emphasis on positive and proactive measures 

Maintains accurate and complete production, attendance, incident repot, behavioral and individual plan documentation 

Maintains quality control standards as set forth by the production supervisor on all piece work or other production  

Works cooperatively with other adult services employees to develop and implement individual service plans  

Transports clients to and from company locations and community events using company vehicles 

Ensures and maintains harmonious and effective relationship with other employees, program participants, parent/guardians, and state and local community service agencies  

May be required to restrain individuals who present risk of harm to self or others  

Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS and CHARACTERISTICS 

High School Diploma or GED 

Warm, caring demeanor 

Must be able to adapt to changes 

Reliable punctuality and attendance 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, stretch, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.  Must be able to push clients in wheelchairs if necessary. May be required to physically restrain client if behavior is a danger to themselves or others.  Must be able to occasionally use computer.  Eyesight capabilities must be sufficient to perform these functions. Hearing must be adequate to perform these functions.  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Must possess valid drivers license 

Must pass criminal background check 

Must pass pre-employment drug screen 

Must pass pre-employment physical exam 

Must obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED Certificates  

Complete all DODD training requirements 

FLSA:  Hourly non-exempt, eligible for overtime pay 

WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:  90 days 

EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full-time; employment at will. 

NOTE:  This position description is intended to give a general idea of the types of requirements entailed in the performance of this job.  It is not an exhaustive or complete list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position.  

Working conditions may exist that are not such as normally exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to blood borne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or aggressive behavior. 

As an employee of UNA, the job incumbent shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of, maintain the confidentiality of and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.  

UNA is committed to the delivery of services and supports in an environment characterized by strict conformance with the highest standards of accountability in all areas of service delivery and business functions. Each employee affiliated with UNA has a commitment to refrain from all acts of: Fraud, Abuse, fiscal mismanagement, and misappropriation of funds and to report suspected cases of the same.  

UNA does not discriminate based on handicap, race, creed, national origin, religion, sex or age