Direct Support Professional Lead - Caledonia

Job Summary

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide direct care support to individuals, including assistance with hygiene, grooming, feeding, ambulation, and health-related needs as specified in individualized plans.
• Promote independence, choice, and self-advocacy by teaching daily living skills and encouraging community participation and family involvement.
• Demonstrate respect for each individual’s dignity, privacy, and right to individualized attention in a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Implement and document individualized programs, goals, and behavioral support plans in a respectful, person-centered manner.
• Serve as a trained medication assistant: administer and document medications, monitor side effects, follow health care plans, and report errors.
• Maintain the household: perform cleaning, laundry, bed making, grocery shopping, and monitor supplies.
• Oversee administrative tasks such as:
• Ordering medications and medical supplies Balancing checkbooks for people supported Managing petty cash and end-of-month balances Coordinating and accompanying individuals to medical appointments
• Ordering medications and medical supplies
• Balancing checkbooks for people supported
• Managing petty cash and end-of-month balances
• Coordinating and accompanying individuals to medical appointments
• Monitor clothing and personal items to ensure appropriateness and condition.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with team members, supervisors, families, and external professionals.
• Provide input on program effectiveness and progress and assist in developing support plans.
• Uphold agency policies, participate in ongoing training, and ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
• Advocate on behalf of each individual by understanding their history, strengths, needs, and risks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working collaboratively in a team setting.
• Ability to actively listen with sensitivity to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Honesty, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Preferred

Training Requirements

• Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
• First Aid Certification
• Trained Medication Administration (TMA)
• Completion of required annual training and refresher courses

Work Environment

Travel Requirements

• Local travel is required as needed, such as for grocery shopping or accompanying people supported to appointments.

Physical Requirements and Demands

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to hear, walk, use arms and hands, reach forward.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds; may be required to lift up to 100 pounds using proper techniques and assistive devices.
• Must have the ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry individuals.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, twist, sit, and reach frequently.
• Requires physical endurance to use abdominal and lower back muscles for extended periods.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Personal Characteristics

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be approved as a driver for the agency.
• CNA certification not required, but welcomed.

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