DSP w/out Map Gloucester- Home Based Respite Support

Incompass Human Services, Inc.; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Incompass Human Services, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals for Gloucester, MA, in Home Based Respite Supports (HBRS). Positions include full-time 40 hours and part-time 20 hours per week, with day shifts.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality direct care to adults with developmental disabilities, upholding human rights and dignity. You will support daily routines, assist with ADLs, accompany medical appointments, document care, and maintain safety and nutrition standards while

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in childcare/elder care/direct support for developmentally disabled persons or related human services experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.
• Must complete mandatory trainings as required by the Agency.
• Current Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid, CPR certifications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of the Individual served, seek assistance as needed.
• Serve as a Mandated Reporter and report abuse/neglect immediately.
• Monitor home site for safety, cleanliness and upkeep and address issues.
• Establish rapport with the Individual and support daily routines.
• Assist with activities of daily living as applicable to abilities.
• Schedule and accompany medical appointments and report to physician.
• Produce accurate medical documentation and charts.
• Provide nutritionally sound food options and education on food choices.
• Follow Behavioral Protocol Plans and manage challenging behaviors.
• Communicate professionally with Individuals, co-workers, guardians and others.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

DSP w/out Map Gloucester- Home Based Respite Support# DSP w/out Map Gloucester- Home Based Respite SupportOmni Way - Chelmsford, MA 01824## OverviewSalary Range$22.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob ShiftDay## Gloucester, MA- DSP without MAPFull time and part time:\* Gloucester: (Male Client)Part-time-Schedule ,(20 hours or less) ,Thurs and Fri , 9 am – 5 pmHBRS- Gloucester (Male Client)Full Time 40 hours , M-F 9am-5pm**Summary**Home Based Residential Supports direct support staff are responsible for providing high quality direct care services to an adult with developmental disabilities and high medical needs. Each direct support staff member is responsible for ensuring the human rights of all Individuals served are met. Staff are responsible for treating all Individuals with dignity and respect.Direct Support staff assigned to the individual are responsible for supporting the Individual in the completion of their daily routines. Direct Support staff are responsible for ensuring Individuals are provided with opportunities to learn and exercise increasing independence as much as practicable.**Essential Job Functions*** Responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of the Individual served, seeking assistance and medical interventions as appropriate.* Serves as a Mandated Reporter and is required to advise direct supervisor, DDS and DPPC immediately if abuse and/or neglect of an Individual is suspected.* Handle crisis situations according to agency policies and procedures, seeking resources when necessary.* Monitor home site for safety, cleanliness and upkeep and take necessary action to ensure same. Report safety concerns per established protocols.* Establish rapport with Individual participating in the Home-Based Residential Supports program.* Support the learning of the Individual by use of motivational techniques, effective interventions and various communication approaches including verbal, gesture, and written communication.* Assist the Individual with any activities of daily living (ADLs) as applicable to each Individual’s abilities.* May be responsible for scheduling and accompanying individuals to medical appointments/treatments, ensuring accurate reporting to physician and follow through with respect to doctor’s orders and recommendations.* Responsible for producing accurate, legible and complete medical documentation for Individuals served, including but not limited to treatment charts and data sheets.* Ensure Individuals are provided nutritionally sound food options along with the education to help them understand the impact of their food consumption.* Carry out all interventions in an Individual’s Behavioral Protocol Plan as written and trained. Redirect and/or physically support Individuals who may be aggressive using proactive techniques while maintaining self-control.* Communicate effectively, professionally and respectfully with Individuals, co-workers, management, guardians, and others while on company time.* Responsible for being familiar with and abiding by Agency, Department, and Program policies and procedures and for acting in a manner consistent with organizational values, mission, and goals.* Attend and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings and trainings as well as supervision meetings.*This job description is not all inclusive and does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by direct support staff. Employees are required to follow/perform any job-related instruction or job related duty as directed by their immediate supervisor or another member of management in the Residential function*## Qualifications**Qualifications***To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.***Experience/Education*** High School diploma or GED* Previous related experience providing childcare/elder care/direct support to developmentally disabled persons or previous experience supporting individuals in a mental health/special education or other human services setting is required.* An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations***Must successfully complete all mandatory trainings as required by the Agency within the required timeframe.** Current Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid* Current Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult CPR* Valid driver’s license