Direct Support Professional-GH1

• Support individuals as needed in daily living activities such as personal and health management, communication, self-advocacy, realizing personal and educational goals, meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, basic home maintenance and safety, recreation, home management, financial management and decision making.

• Participate in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Planning Team meetings as needed.

• Complete all required paperwork accurately including, but not limited to, critical logs, ISP data, etc

• Comply with Archway Programs policies and DDD/DHS licensing standards.

• Cooperates fully with Archway Programs, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families staff in any and all licensing, inspections and/ or investigations.

• Promote and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times.
• Work towards advancing the mission and values of Archway Programs.

• Ensure that all necessary program resources are used to meet the needs of the clients.

• Participate in quality improvement projects.

• Assist with the implementation of high quality individual support plans.

• Promote and participate in Archway Programs Risk Management and Performance Improvement goals addressing the health and safety of customers and employees.

• Promote inclusion for clients through meaningful and high quality community activities.

• Support clients as needed in developing friendships and establishing desired relationships with peers.

• Complete household chores to the extent necessary to maintain high standards of health, sanitation, safety and building maintenance at all times.

• Assist clients in receiving needed medical, dental and counseling services.

• Communicate with clients families and day and employment program personnel as assigned by supervisor.

• Assist in maintaining records of medical/dental services, petty cash funds and client funds entrusted to the company as assigned by supervisor.

• Serve as shift supervisor as assigned by supervisor.

• Administer medication to clients who need support taking medication.

• Attend staff meetings and all required training programs as assigned by the supervisor.

• Transport clients in company vehicles as required.

• Perform other such duties as may be assigned for providing excellent customer service and for the most effective operation of the company.