Direct Support Professional

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana in Baton Rouge is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in the Supported Living Program. This part-time, non-exempt role requires compassion, reliability, and the ability to engage clients in daily activities.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, supporting ADLs, maintaining records, and coordinating with supervisors. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, or 18 months of verifiable work experience providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities or elderly.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle in operating condition with vehicle insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist program individuals with implementation of comprehensive plans of care.
• Assist and/or train individuals in activities of daily living.
• Personal hygiene tasks.
• Empower individuals to develop leisure, social and employment skills.
• Monitor and report program individuals' compliance with physician orders (medical and psychiatric).
• Maintain required documentation (progress notes, incident reports, etc.).
• Submit all required documentation timely and with all required signatures.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Direct support

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma / GED

18 months verifiable experience

Job description

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Direct Support Professional

Part Time Non-Exempt Service Workers Baton Rouge, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1206

Salary Range: $11.00 To $11.00 Hourly

Summary

Provide direct support to program individuals in the Supported Living Program

Part time 6a-2p Sunday 2p-10p Tuesday and Friday

Essential Functions

• Assist program individuals with implementation of comprehensive plans of care
• Assist and/or train individuals in performance of activities of daily living
• Personal hygiene
• Empower individuals to develop leisure, social and employment skills
• Follow all guidelines & procedures related to EZ Labor (clocking in & out, reviewing time cards, requesting edit sheets, etc.).
• Monitor and report program individual’s compliance with all physician orders (including Medical and psychiatric)
• Maintain required documentation (progress notes, incident reports, etc.)
• Submit all required documentation timely and with all required signatures
• Report any significant concerns to supervisor
• Maintain training requirements
• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Projects and duties as assigned
• Accountability for Others
• Balanced Decision Making
• Leading Others
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Analysis of Data

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Required Education and Experience

Must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, OR have 18 months of verifiable work experience in providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities or elderly. A valid driver’s license, vehicle in operating condition and vehicle insurance is also required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with heavier weight necessary at times. You are constantly required to stand; walk or occasionally climb stairs and use your hands and arms to reach objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. In addition, you will receive specialized training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). This training is provided to you so that you can effectively handle serious emotional and physical behavior that may be exhibited in dealing with the person(s) you will support. You must be physically and mentally able to effectively complete, pass, and execute the learned course material on the job.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.