Direct Support Professional

Genesis Health Clubs; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Company parties

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. in Enid, OK is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals live safely and participate in daily activities, following their care plans.

You will support medication, meals, budgeting, transportation, and documentation while promoting independence and dignity for those served; prior caregiving experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and communicate in English; read instructions, perform records, and write reports.
• Must have a valid driver's license and liability coverage if a vehicle is owned.
• Meet state agency requirements including good standing with abuse/neglect registry.
• Submit to drug screen and criminal background check.
• Able to use basic computer skills (data entry, timesheets).
• Prior experience as direct care worker or in caregiving.
• Age: at least 18 (non-driver) or 21 (driver).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
• Assist individuals with medication and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist with home care and reporting maintenance needs.
• Assist with money management, budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Support daily life activities: meals, reading usage, telephone, community services, housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, hygiene.
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home on request.
• Prepare meals and maintain home/grounds as requested.
• Complete documentation per state agency policies and Evergreen procedures.
• Implement programs as trained and requested; support goals in care plans.
• Identify triggers and defuse or redirect to ensure safety.
• Provide transportation in company or personal vehicle as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Communication skills

Tools

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Company parties
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Title

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Reports To

Home Manager/Day Program Supervisor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual care plans.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their homes, including reporting maintenance needs.
• Assist individuals served with money management, including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (e.g., post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene.
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
• Prepare meals.
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds is done as requested.
• Complete all required documentation following applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.
• Provide transportation for individuals served in the company or personal vehicle as requested, i.e., appointments, activities, etc.

Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

• Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports.
• Valid driver’s license—which meets Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and proof of liability coverage if a vehicle is owned—is preferred.
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with the state abuse and neglect registry.
• Submit to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to utilize basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, approving timesheets, etc.).
• Prior experience as a direct support worker or in a caregiving capacity.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver).

Physical Requirements

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served in the home, workshop, or job site.
• Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate.
• Constantly be alert and aware of the needs of individuals served.
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will not supervise.

Special Requirements

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of the organization.
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
• Function successfully in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate high moral standards to be a positive role model for individuals served.
• Complete all orientation and on-the-job training before starting work.
• Work assigned shifts as required by management.
• Attend all training classes as required.
• Other characteristics of a successful DSP include but are not limited to the following characteristics: patience and composure, effective communication, dependability, effective interpersonal skills, awareness and attention to detail, advocacy, etc.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

• Must have a good driving record that meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments, both indoors and outdoors.