Direct Support Professional

Specific Responsibilities:

Program Management

a. Follow all I.M.P.A.C.T. and regulatory agency policies and procedures.

b. Complete all required paperwork/documentation correctly, neatly and on time.

c. Follow all health and safety rules and policies.

d. Complete or assist with housekeeping tasks to maintain the facility in a clean, safe, and healthy condition.

e. Prepare and/or assist to cook meals according to written menus, recipes, or preferences.

Specific Responsibilities continued:

Direct Support Services

a. Immediately report any suspected abuse and/or neglect.

b. Ensure the rights of individuals served are always upheld.

c. Assist individuals with daily personal tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals, doing laundry, etc.

d. Dispense medications to individuals, ordered by the physician, following agency policies and procedures.

e. Encourage individuals’ engagement in social networks and communities.

f. Help individuals organize schedules, plan appointments and transportation.

g. Monitor and complete services for individuals as outlined in their individual plan of service (IPOS). Make recommendations regarding services as needed.

h. Business needs may at times make the following conditions necessary: overtime, work at another agency home, or adjustments in current work schedule.

General

a. Report any problems or concerns to the immediate Supervisor.

b. Promote an atmosphere that is positive, cooperative, and secure.

c. Avoid rumors, gossip, or bringing personal business into the workplace that may negatively affect the individuals served.

d. Complete new employee orientation and Agency trainings within required time frames.