Job Description

We’re seeking a DSP who is self-driven and motivated to ensure that the client is engaged with daily activities they enjoy outside of the home. The client is an avid activist and artist, enjoys attending concerts, and staying active in the community. Comfort with driving and transporting the client is required. The client has a canine companion; an appreciation for animals is highly valued. Due to the client’s communication needs, applicants must be fluent in English and able to communicate clearly and effectively.

Please note: Due to client-specific personal care and privacy needs, this placement requires female-specific staffing.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.

• Valid Driver’s License and automotive insurance.

• Successful completion of BCI and Criminal Background Check.

• Ability to participate in and pass the Medication Administration Course.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Willing to assist individuals with disabilities with daily functions within their home, could include cleaning, cooking, and providing personal care.

General Requirements For All Positions

• Responsible for daily review, update, and completion of assignments as outlined in work management platforms, and departmental software.
• Reflects culture, and behavior that exemplifies the organization’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Personal accountability to self, team, and leadership.
• Reporting of incidents timely to incident hotline and complete required reports on electronic platforms.
• Staying abreast of established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Utilize existing informational systems to obtain information.
• Follow chain of command and on-call procedures.
• Commitment to self-development and completion of required on-going training requirements.

Key Duties

The following duties are the primary duties associated with this position, however this position does require additional tasks as assigned that are necessary and appropriate to enhance and normalize the lives of individuals:

• Perform varied duties as necessary and appropriate to enhance and normalize the lives of those we support.
• Inspire life journeys and cultivating valued roles for all people.
• Perform tasks and duties according to the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and prioritize and organize tasks to achieve goals outlined in the ISP.
• Assist with personal care and grooming, including bathing, hair care, and toileting.
• Complete medication administration, as applicable.
• Assist with daily home tasks including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, and additional errands.
• Transport individuals to medical, recreational, religious, vocational, and other community experiences.
• Complete all necessary documentation according to policies and guidelines.
• Perform individual lifting and transferring, as needed.
• Complete reasonable assignments, duties, and trainings
• Clock in daily via Advisor Anywhere as per the EVV Medicaid mandates.
• Review assigned location emails during each shift and complete assigned tasks, as applicable.
• Attend assigned location meetings, trainings, and recertifications trainings, as scheduled.
• Support new hires through shadowing, as assigned.

Interested in this position? Make sure to specify “James 1” on your application!