Direct Support Professional

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Direct Support Professional is a direct care position that supervises and coordinates activities for adults with developmental disabilities in our Work Programs, Residential Homes, Day Programs or Integrated Community settings, which are designed to support individuals in Activities for Daily Living (ADL), sensory, physical fitness, social development, employment, and independence in their homes and in their communities. Assists consumers in reaching their highest potential, while maintaining respect, dignity and safety. Responsibilities include transporting consumers to and from community training sites, and providing direct support during activities, including personal hygiene. Specific duties of this position will vary depending on the program location.

POTENTIAL SCHEDULE:

Monday-Thursday 1pm-8pm

Friday and Saturday- Off

Sunday 8am-8pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides daily supervision and training to assist consumers in meeting their set objectives, including social, domestic, behavioral and safety goals, according to established person-centered plans.
2. Transports consumers to activities in the community and provides supervision and support as needed; drives Agency bus with 12-15 seats.
3. Protects the health, safety and wellbeing of consumers served, including but not limited to de-escalation techniques and/or administering physical restraints to protect themselves and others from harm.
4. Provides personal care assistance to the individuals in our programs, including daily living skills, personal hygiene, and first aid.
5. Administers medications as needed and completes documentation according to Agency and DHHS regulations.
6. Utilizes wheelchairs, lifts and other assistive devices to transfer consumers to and from vehicles, following prescribed protocols.
7. Supports consumers with difficult behaviors.
8. Notifies supervisor of problems or issues that are not identified in the consumer's plan.
9. Maintains clean work environment, including trash removal, sweeping/vacuuming floors, disinfecting surfaces, washing dishes, etc.; assists with removing snow and ice from vehicles and walkways.
10. Completes accurate, objective and timely progress notes on consumer objectives and behavior, in accordance with applicable regulations.
11. Attends required training to maintain certifications, as well as other training as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May be responsible for checking or fueling Agency vehicles.
2. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Be committed to the mission of Central Aroostook Association.
2. Adhere to applicable State and Central Aroostook Association policies and regulations.
3. Work as a member of the Person Centered Plan team in the performance of duties.
4. Work in harmonious relationships with all co-workers, management, consumers and visitors.
5. Be an active and productive member of the community. As social roles can be life defining, it is imperative that the Association ensure that the social image of individuals be enhanced and that opportunities are created for people to be active and productive community members.
6. Maintain confidentiality by keeping information concerning consumers, employees and the Association itself confidential.