Copy of Direct Support Staff - Day Center Driver

Lovingheartskansas; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovingheartskansas in Topeka, KS is seeking a Day Center Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with disabilities, helping them lead independent and fulfilling lives through daily care, health monitoring, and advocacy.

The role involves supporting daily living activities, documenting progress, transporting participants to activities, and promoting choice and self-advocacy while working closely with a supportive team. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and compassionate communication required.
• Experience with adults with special needs preferred.
• Valid driver's license with ability to drive large van or bus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily living activities and personal care.
• Health monitoring and reporting changes; assist with medications and health plans.
• Behavioral support and skill development to promote independence.
• Documentation and reporting of services and progress notes.
• Advocacy to help access resources and promote community inclusion.
• Activity supports including outings and events with participants.
• Grooming and bathing consumers with low mobility.
• Transferring from wheelchair to bed and mobility assistance.
• Transporting consumers to activities in the community.
• Assisting participants with daily tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Communication

Valid driver's license

Job description

Description

Day Center Direct Support Professional play a crucial role in assisting individuals with disabilities, helping them lead independent and fulfilling lives through various support tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with Daily Living Activities: DSPs help individuals with personal care tasks such as meal preparation, toileting, assisting with eating, etc.
• Health Monitoring: DSPs monitor the health and well-being of the individuals they support, reporting any changes in behavior or physical health to appropriate personnel. They may also assist with medication administration and ensure that individuals adhere to their health plans.
• Behavioral Support and Skill Development: They help develop and implement behavior plans, teaching self-care skills and promoting independence. This includes encouraging individuals to express their personal goals and choices, fostering self-advocacy.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of services provided, including progress notes and incident reports, is essential for ensuring continuity of care and compliance with regulations.
• Advocacy: DSPs advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities, helping them access resources and services that promote independence and community inclusion.
• Activity supports: attend outings and special events to assist individuals with activities such as photography, crafts, bowling, games, etc.

Required task may include but is not limited to the following:

• Grooming and bathing consumers with low mobility
• Helping participants eat and take medications
• Making sure they have regular meals and proper medication dosages
• Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to management
• Assisting consumers with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed
• Exercising patients by helping them walk
• Transporting consumers to activities in the community
• Assisting consumers with daily tasks

Daily Scheduling: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Interpersonal Skills: Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills are vital for building trust and rapport with individuals.
• Direct Support Professionals are essential in empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives, making their role both impactful and rewarding.
• Experience cooking, cleaning, and working with adults with special needs is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with ability to drive large van or bus.