Reference #: 345597
Direct Support Professional- Residential
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IDD
Description
Job Summary: Direct Support Professional provides direct services and residential support to consumers in a respectful manner, assisting with daily personal hygiene, physical tasks and life tasks on a Full Time basis ensuring the dignity & privacy of consumers.
Responsibilities and Job Duties:
Conduct assigned activities with residents (consumers) for educational, social, leisure programs while eliciting their input and feedback
Assist in promoting healthy daily living, encouraging wellness and healthy dietary practices
Assist with meal preparation, serve meals, and provide clean up as needed
Assist in obtaining medical care for consumers
Administer approved medications to consumers as directed & in a timely, accurate manner
Safely operate a COMHAR vehicle to transport consumers and for other assigned functions.
Immediately report any site or consumer related crisis or unusual incident to Site Manager
Complete required daily progress notes for assigned residents
Enter documentation on a daily basis into the residential log, as required
Participate fully in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, as assigned
Participate fully in quality Improvement programs as assigned or required
Attend all required meetings and training programs as assigned or required
Prepare and submit accurate, complete and timely reports of all non-emergency and crisis level events to Site Manager or other supervisor, as required
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer related information
Report any staffing problems to Site manager or other supervisor, as required
Comply with all COMHAR policies and procedures at all times
Participate in and complete cross-training for assignments at other sites.
Engage in crisis intervention, utilize approved techniques as instructed in training programs.
Report crisis incidents immediately, record required relevant information
Report any work or Site related injury immediately to the Site Manager
Ensure safety of the residents and premises, report unsafe conditions to Site Manager
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Qualifications and Experience:
High School Diploma (or GED)
Current PA Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.
Three months of related experience in an IDD Residential facility or related environment
Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer records and information.
Able to acquire working knowledge of COMHAR policies and other applicable regulations
Attention to details to ensure safety for residents and for safely operating program vehicles
Able to work well with individuals with varying emotional and cognitive challenges .
Able to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Able to complete assignments in a timely manner while adhering to COMHAR procedures.
***Effective October 15, 2021, all employees/contractors/interns/volunteers are required to provide our office with proof of COVID vaccination.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.
PM20
Salary Description
$15.75
