Direct Support Professional

Job Description:

Category: ​Direct Support Professional

Location:​ Penn Hills, Pa

Education:​ HS Graduate/GED

Safe Haven Mission and Vision:

Mission:

Our mission at Safe Haven Group Home is to provide quality care to adults with intellectual disabilities by giving them the opportunity to live independently and in control of their own livelihood while providing an environment that is supportive, stable, safe and respectful to the individuals choices, needs, and everyday lives.

Vision:
Our vision for Safe Haven Group Home is to show continual support to every individual so that they can reach their fullest potential and become successful and productive citizens in a community environment that allows them control and freedom to make their own choices.

Summary of Job Description:

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with developmental disabilities who reside and /or are supported by Safe Haven Group Home Svcs. This includes direct care of program individuals and implementation of individual support plans (ISP) and behavior plans (BP).
Direct Support Professionals are required to perform all duties in accordance with the
State of Pennsylvania and Safe Haven Group Home policies and procedures.

DAILY PROGRAMMING:

● Provides transportation to and from activities

● Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals

● Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans

● Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks

● Promotes participation and involvement in community outings;

● Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule

● Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected

● Treats individuals with dignity and respect;

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING:

● Administers medications to individuals as assigned

● Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration

● Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times

● Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating

● Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences;

● Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual plan and behavior plan;

● Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participation in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans;

● Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan;

COMMUNICATION:

● Observes individuals for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluates for changes in emotional and physical status

● Reports any noted problems to the CEO immediately and complete a written incident report form

● Acts as a representative for Safe Haven Group Home LLC in a professional manner when required, to families, service coordinators, State officials, community partners, local businesses, and employers;

● Maintains resident confidentiality

● Communicates with Residential Coordinator when items related to individuals personal needs

TEAMWORK:

● Assists Safe Haven Group Home in the preparation for the annual Individual
Planning Meeting

● Treats all individuals and coworkers with dignity, respect, and fairness; Provides support to other team members when individuals are having behavioral issues

DOCUMENTATION:

● Documents all program data, including but not limited to:

• individual support plan data, behavior plan data, community integration logs, assessments, individual funds requests, mileage logs, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms; Documents individuals health (i.e. seizure charts, weight, bowel movements, fluid intake.);

● Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner;
● Ensures Medication Administration Record (MAR) entries are completed daily;
● Completes communication log books during shift;
● Clocks in and out before and after every shift.

SAFETY:

● Assists individuals when entering and exiting vehicles while on community outings, as well as entering and exiting the building safely;

● Supervises meal times based on individual needs, especially those identified as a risk for choking;

● Observes appropriate staffing ratios as directed by the ISP;
● Reports unsafe conditions, environment, and equipment to the CEO;
● Follows safety protocols to foster a safe working environment;

*All other duties as assigned.

I, ___________________________________________ certify that I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities that are asked of me at Safe Haven Group Home.

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Morning shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person