Sub Direct Support Prof

Futures Community Support Services; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures Community Support Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional to supervise and guide individuals with disabilities in a group home setting in Towanda, PA. You will perform tasks in personal care, medication management, and crisis handling while adhering to agency policies and state regulations.

Responsibilities include ISPs, training, documentation, and timely communication with supervisors. A valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED, and Medication Administration

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED or field experience.
• Must maintain Medication Administration Certification.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have no criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to individuals with disabilities in group home settings.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures and relevant regulations.
• Document outcomes accurately in the electronic health record and ISP plans.
• Assist with personal care tasks (tooth-brushing, toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Support individuals in community integration and daily living skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with supervisor and staff.
• Participate in ongoing training and compliance activities, including safety and incident reporting.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Medication administration cert

Education

High school diploma or GED

U.S. citizen

Job description

Second Street - Towanda , PA. Salary Range: $18.00Hourly.

Sub Towanda Hours May Vary.

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional provides supervision and guidance to the individuals with disabilities who reside in the group home by performing a variety of tasks in the areas of personal care, medication managements, and crisis management.

Physical Demands

• Physically lift 40-100 pounds unassisted
• Physically lift 100 pounds or more assisted
• Reach above head and below knees
• Endure repetitive motions with right and left hands
• Reach out as to pull and push a wheelchair
• Make twisting and bending motions at the waist
• Have good reaction response to protect personal space

Job Responsibilities

• Have a working knowledge of all agency policies and procedures and ensures compliance.
• Ensure compliance with 6100 and 6400 regulations along with updated ODP requirements communicated through bulletins and communications.
• Performs all job duties with the Agency’s mission and vision.
• Identify individual’s strengths, needs, and goals.
• Ensures implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and documents outcomes accurately and timely
• Completes at least 24 hours of training annually, including mandatory training and trainings assigned by your supervisor.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Willingness to utilize/learn computers for daily documentation, training, etc.
• Assist or perform aspects of personal care such as but not limited to tooth-brushing, toileting, bathing, clothing, and feeding.
• Be a positive role model for individuals.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to integrate and support them within their community.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, shopping, laundry, and mopping.
• Provide support and problem-solving techniques to individuals.
• Effective and timely communication with immediate supervisor
• Responsible for medication administration. Must maintain Medication Administration Certification.
• Act as an advocate for individuals in regard to community relationships.
• Be able to identify work safety issues, injuries, and report immediately.
• Maintains and adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
• Encourage individuals to be independent with their daily skills and/or be willing to teach them skills to become independent.
• Encourage and respect choices made by individuals.
• Complete required documentation in agency approved electronic health record and ensure compliance of agency policies pertaining to documentation and Futures’ electronic health record.
• Provide assistance with individual’s emotional issues and provide support, education, and solutions.
• Elevate incidents identified in the Incident Management Bulletin to a point person.
• Use positive and respectful language with your supervisor, co-workers, and individuals.
• Utilize and model everyday life philosophy in supporting individuals.
• Performs any and all related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Medical Physical

Direct Support Professionals are required to get a pre-employment physical and a physical with a mantoux TB test every 2 years.

Working Conditions

Employee in this position may be expected to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays Employee supports individuals on a regular basis who have an intellectual disability and could have co-occurring mental health disorders that present with challenging behaviors including physical and verbal aggression, self-harm, and property destruction. The employee is occasionally exposed to individuals who have the potential to be carrying a communicable disease.

Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED equivalent or experience in the field, no criminal record, and must be a U.S. citizen.