Direct Support Professional

Job TitleSupervise and assist residents during meal preparation, housekeeping responsibilities, personal hygiene, grooming, and other activities as needed. Maintain clinical records as designated by policies and procedures such as documentation of assigned training classes, physical observation, significant observation notes, and any behavioral management programs. Provide input to individual program planning for assigned residents. Train/instruct residents in areas in individual program plan under the training system established by the contracted agency, including supervision of residents in workshop activities. Provide transportation to residents as required. Supervise residents in recreational activities both on site and off site. Be responsible during evening hours to contact appropriate administrative staff in case of an emergency. Make written reports of significant incidents occurring during shift. Serve as an informal advocate for residents and provide individual and residential needs management. Correct unacceptable behavior and help residents meet the necessary requirements of the house rules. Supervise residents on self-medication. Provide first-aid assistance to all residents and assist in the follow through on medical needs for residents. Complete weekly meal monitoring sheets, assigned chores, and assist with weekly budgets and special requests. Assist in maintaining all necessary supplies for client needs, i.e. grooming supplies, household cleaning supplies, and items needed for staff job duties. Assist in general upkeep and repair of facility such as keeping inside of vehicles clean and ensure sufficient gasoline level for next usage, cleaning of facility grounds and/or buildings, and pursuing possible outside resources for resolving noted problem areas. Supervise residents during meal preparation. Performs any other duties as assigned by the Administrator/Director.