Direct Support Professional
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in Sangomas Residential Services LLC programs. This includes direct care of program individuals and implementation of individual support plans (ISP) and behavior plans (BP). Direct Support Professionals are required to perform all duties in accordance with State of Ohio regulations and Sangomas policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Training • Completes and maintains all required State mandated trainings such as Medication Technician Training Program (MTTP), CPR / First Aid, Behavioral Principles and Strategies (BPS) and DODD trainings within 90 days of employment; • Attends meetings and training sessions as required by DODD and Sangomas Residential; • Completes annual trainings related to consumers’ IP, BP and related plans; • Daily Programing • Provides transportation to and from activities; • Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals; Sangomas Residential Job Description Revision 6/2019 • Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans; Promotes participation and involvement in community outings; • Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks; • Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule; • Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected. • Treats individuals with dignity and respect; Activities of Daily Living • Administers medications to individuals as assigned; • Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration; • Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times; • Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating; • Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences; • Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual plan and behavior plan; • Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participation in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans; • Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan;
Company DescriptionOur company is small, we are not money driven but client care orientated. Our number one priorities are the clients we serve and the staff who are on the front line providing the services. We offer medical insurance that the company pays 50%. Our DSP's are our foundation and we take care of them, without them we would crumble.
Company Description
Our company is small, we are not money driven but client care orientated. Our number one priorities are the clients we serve and the staff who are on the front line providing the services. We offer medical insurance that the company pays 50%. Our DSP's are our foundation and we take care of them, without them we would crumble.