Direct Support Advocate for Independent Living

Sevita; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, part of the Sevita family, is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered support in residential settings. You will assist 4–6 individuals, help with daily living tasks, health maintenance, and community integration, following individual service plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (18+), basic computer skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of experience in human services preferred
• Must be 18 years of age
• Working knowledge of computers

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference
• Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.
• Appointments: As needed, may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
• If assigned, accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• Monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care directives.
• Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
• Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.
• Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
• Works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
• Works together with others, values others contributions; is courteous; communicates openly; listens; and shows respect to others.
• Every employee plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace; complies with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; reports unsafe hazards to their supervisor and participates in safety related training or activities.
• Performs other duties and activities as required.

Job description

Mentor Community Services, part of the Sevita family, is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered support in residential settings. You will assist 4–6 individuals, help with daily living tasks, health maintenance, and community integration, following individual service plans.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (18+), basic computer skills, and a valid driver’s license.