PRN Staff

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Dacula (GA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Georgia to provide a safe, supportive environment and help individuals live as independently as possible.

You will assist with daily activities, meals, hygiene, budgeting, medication supervision, transportation to appointments, and record-keeping, while promoting community integration and personal growth.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years old and pass background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college credits a plus.
• Must have valid driver's license and ability to drive a van.
• Crisis Intervention training (CPI/NCPI/H.E.L.P) preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform daily tasks.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and maintain records.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment and foster growth.
• Assist with daytime activities, personal hygiene, meals, and grooming.
• Teach budgeting, daily chores, and grocery planning with individuals.
• Teach self-medication skills and supervise meds as needed.
• Transport individuals to medical, dental, or psychiatric appointments.
• Perform daily electronic record keeping and share info with shifts.
• Attend staff meetings and training; conduct drills per guidelines.
• Encourage community integration and participation in activities.
• Follow individual treatment plans and ensure cleanliness and infection control.
• Provide opportunities for daily decision making and self-esteem building.

Conocimientos

Reliability

Flexibility

Good judgment

Initiative

Communication

Crisis intervention

CPR/First Aid

Physical stamina

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

CRA Direct Support Professional

Title:Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Responsible to:Residential Manager/Supervisor

General Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

FLSA-HourlySupport Staffare responsible formaintaininga safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth andrehabilitationandfacilitatesthe development of mutual aid/self-help skills among individuals. The staff’s primary roleis to provide theappropriate supporttailored to the needs and desires ofeveryoneto enable each to live as independently as possible. Support Staff are expected to recognizewhen an individual is in crisis and be able to
utilizetheappropriate psychiatricand medical backupservices.

1. 1. Assist/monitor/teach individuals with preparation of daytime activities; encourage good personal hygiene, and behaviorappropriate intheir home or apartment.
2. 2. Ensure that individuals are fed a healthy meal, dressed and groomed with individuals’input.
3. 3. Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging inbudgeting skills.
4. 4. Teachself-medicationskills according to DHR guidelines/regulations, and whenappropriate supervisein medication administration.
5. 5. Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging in daily chores.
6. 6. Assist/monitor/teach individuals as needed in grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation&cleanup.
7. 7. Handle emergency situations appropriately, (accordingto C&CCONSULTING and DCH/DHR). Utilize crisis intervention when necessary.
8. 8. Transport individuals toappropriateappointments(i.e.medical, dental, psychiatrist etc.)
9. 9. Perform daily record keepingusing an electronic system(i.e.data collection, daily logs, progress notes, BM tracking,etc). Exchange information with next shift and/or with support staff.
10. 10. Monitorassigned individuals at all times. Chart behavior changes, drug reactions, accidents, injuries, seizures, etc.
11. 11. Attend staffmeetingsrelated to assigned individuals. ISP’s etc.
12. 12. Attend training.
13. 13. Conduct and document monthly fire drills/ disaster drills according to DCH/DHRguidelines
14. 14. Attending individual and inter-agencystaffmeetingsrelated to individuals.
15. 15. Follow individual treatment plans consistently.
16. 16. Assist in creating natural support for individuals.
17. 17. Provide leisure/recreational activities of individual(s) choice, increase individual’sself-esteemin leisure activities.
18. 18. Teach community integration;assistindividuals in joining community organizations of their choice.
19. 19. Perform daily housekeeping to ensure cleanliness and infection control of the entire home. Make sure homes arecleanedafter each shift.
20. 20. Implement OSHA regulations
21. 21. Provide opportunities for individuals tomakechoices, make decisions in daily living and their future goals (i.e.
    assistindividuals in dailydecisions).Provide self-centered service
22. 22. Provide care and/or conduct individual interaction in a mannerappropriate forallages,culturesand population being served.
23. 23. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Support Staff plays a critical role in the overall success of Community Residential Alternative services for individuals. As "natural role models", Support Staff must have the following personal qualifications:

1. Ability to work with immediate supervision.
2. Reliability
3. Flexibility
4. Good judgment, including the ability to evaluate, makes decision, and anticipates consequences. 5. Initiative and motivation to learn
5. Insight and the ability to articulate it.
6. Valid driver's license and ability to drive a van.
7. Crisis Intervention training (i.e. CPI, NCPI, H.E.L.P etc.) Must be capable of handling emergency situations
8. CPR, First Aid
9. Must be at least 18 years of age or 21 years of age to be on-site manager.
10. Must have high school diploma or equivalent. College experience or credits is a plus in consideration for job placement.
11. Prefer a minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Mental illness or substance Abuse
12. Must be in good physical and mental health so as not to affect the health of individuals or the quality of his/her care.
13. Must pass criminal background check.
14. Documentation of satisfactory current physical and BT screening.
15. Five year employment history must be completed. References from previous employment
16. Must be able to complete required reports and follow written and oral instructions that are related to the care and supervision of the individuals.
17. Receive and participate in disability and program-specific topics as well as to "best practice" and new technologies in services and supports delivery training.
18. Must be able to lift 50lbs