TSP - Team Support Professional

Team Support Professional
Full-time
Must be 18 and have a valid driver's license

$17 hourly Mon-Fri and $19 hourly on weekends

This a full-time position (40 hours a week) with benefits.

The hours will vary and will be created monthly in advance by the Residential Coordinator. Shifts can include 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am, and some homes operate on 7am-3pm, 3pm - 11 pm, and 11pm - 7am.

Team Support Professionals are expected to work one weekend per pay period (every two weeks).

RESPONSIBILITY:

A. Demonstrates a respectful, professional & positive attitude that promotes service excellence to Individuals, fellow Team Members, Volunteers, families, and / or the general public.

B. Programming

1. Assist Residential Manager in implementing goal plans.

2. Direct communication of important information to Team Members.

3. Record Individuals activities and progress accurately in Case Notes, Behavior Notes, ISP Outcome Notes, Community/Recreation Notes, etc.

C. Administrative Duties (as assigned by Residential Coordinator)

1. Filing

2. Processing mail for the home

3. Update Team phone list

4. Maintenance requests; when needed

5. Update communication book

6. Monitor Team Member training hours

7. Completing physical site/lift equipment checklist

8. Completing occupancy data spreadsheet

D. Individual Care

1. Assist Individuals in daily routines through dressing, bathing, eating/feeding, toileting, exercises, etc., as needed.

2. Assist Individuals with their mobility by the use of walking aids, lifting, splints, positioning, and transferring them through safe and approved techniques up to 50 lbs. Be familiar with the use of mechanical lifts if available in the home.

3. Use equipment properly including cleaning and handling.

4. Assist the Individuals in food preparation and in kitchen duties, teaching appropriate skills.

5. Assist the Individuals in room care and general housecleaning, teaching appropriate skills.

6. Maintain ongoing knowledge and adherence to Individual’s care plan.

7. Transport Individuals to and from activities using Friendship Community vehicles.

E. Medical

1. Report symptoms, concerns or medical observations to the Residential Manager, nurse on duty or designated agency personnel.

2. Document seizures, incidents, etc. on appropriate forms.

3. After becoming med trained, administer medications to the Individuals as prescribed.

4. Attend medical appointments, as applicable.

F. Other

1. Supervise general group activities for the Individuals.

2. Deal with emergencies according to policy and On-call procedures.

3. Communicate with supervisor and other staff through the staff book.

4. Assist with the general upkeep of the home.

5. Attend Team Meetings, In-services and other required trainings. Also read the minutes of those meetings.

6. Understand and follow Friendship’s Privacy Policy Statement based on HIPAA regulations.

7. Following policies related to financial maintenance.

8. Report all incidents and unusual incidents promptly according to On-Call procedures.

9. Handle emergencies which may occur in the home and with the Individuals while on shift.

10. Other duties as assigned.