Direct Service Provider

Sweet – homecare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare service provider in Maryland is seeking a direct support professional to provide services to individuals in home and community settings. This role involves adhering to individual service plans, maintaining confidentiality, and reporting any emergencies. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of community services, communication skills, and commitment to ethical care. Required training certifications and a clean criminal record are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community intellectual disabilities services principles.
• Skilled at building trust with special needs individuals.
• Ability to carry out training and behavior support programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential services to individuals according to service plans.
• Document program implementation and report unusual conditions.
• Maintain confidentiality as per HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Observing and documenting behavior

Responding to special needs

Job description

To provide direct services to a residential individual in the home and in the community according to directions and scheduling of the Individual Service Plan, and the Home Sweet Home Care facility.

DUTIES OF POSITION

• Read and follow the service plan for the individual who receives support.
• Protection of the health and safety of the individual is the primary focus for the service.
• Directly provide residential services to a residential individual in the home or in community settings including completion of training for short-term objectives listed in the individual's service plan. The emphasis of work for the home placement will be on self-care, basic domestic skills, communication/social skill development, community integration, music, and art expression.
• Complete documentation for program implementation, medication administration and to report on activities and unusual conditions or events.
• Recognize emergency medical conditions and report such by calling 911, and then reporting to the Program Manager / natural family / Home Sweet Home Care (contact information located on the Emergency Medical Form for the individual).
• Report unusual conditions or emergencies to appropriate authorities and to the foster care provider according to the Home Sweet Home Care Policy, Human Rights Plan and individualized instructions in the individual service plan.
• Maintain confidentiality as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethical service provision - using the Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals as a guide.

All service providers are "mandated reporters" and must report all suspected individual abuse and neglect within 48 hours to the local department of social services, Adult Protective Services, human rights regional advocate and/or the Home Sweet Home Care Executive Director, Vonda Merrill.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities expected of Employee

Knowledge of

• Principles and philosophy of community intellectual disabilities services
• Concepts of positive behavioral supports
• Specialized and general knowledge of the implementation of individualized training programs
• Documentation and data collection systems
• Licensure regulations including human rights policy and other standards and laws
• First Aid, CPR, infection control and medication administration
• Emergency response procedures
• Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals

Skilled at

• Oral and written communication
• Interpersonal skills particularly in terms of building trust and rapport with persons who have special needs
• Observing and documenting behavior
• Responding to the special needs of people with disabilities
• Implementation of training programs for special needs populations

Ability to

• Use co-located sense approaches to implement services
• Carry out training and behavior support programs
• Appropriately implement professional confidentiality practices
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality, community based services for people with disabilities
• Communicate to others the nature and philosophy of the services offered

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A criminal history check with results showing no indication of a criminal history that would be a barrier to employment as determined by DBHDS.
• A Child Protective Services form with results showing that this person has NOT been identified in the Central Registry Child Abuse / Neglect.
• A DMV driving record which indicates a safe driving history (if transporting individuals).
• A TB test.
• Behavioral Management Training (such as TOVA, MANDT, etc.).
• Orientation to Intellectual Disabilities Examination.