Direct Support Professional

Position Summary

• Promotes the community inclusion and support of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities by directly working with individuals in their homes and communities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 client’s 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.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D., a driver’s license valid in their current state of residence and one (1) year of experience in a responsible, paid position. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or the elderly preferred.