Direct Support Professional 7a-7p Henderson, TN
Company: Support Solutions of the Mid South
Location: Jackson
Posted on: March 12, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Direct Support Professional 7a-7p Henderson, TNJob Location
Jackson - Jackson, TN Direct Support Professional (DSP) Sat-Sun
7A-7PHenderson, TNGET PAID WEEKLY!!! $13.75 starting pay$300
Sign-on bonus after successful completion of 90 days of service for
FT and PT (24 hours per week) hires!$300 Referral Bonus for
employee referred hires who successfully complete 90 days of
service and work FT or PT hours!Sat-Sun 7A-7P shifts
availableGENERAL FUNCTION:The position involves providing support
to individuals with disabilities, empowering them to lead
self-directed lives, and providing them with opportunities to
develop/ maintain skills that enhance the quality of their lives.
Our mission is to ensure that supported persons are happy, healthy
and safe in an environment where they can enjoy life to the fullest
extent possible.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:In order to perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable qualified individuals with disabilities assistance with
performing the essential functions of this position.Supports the
person supported with personal care and daily routines, and in
achieving outcomes from the Individual Support Plan. The ISP
provides an overall view of the person and their goals, as well as
the specific supports and services they need to be happy, healthy,
and safe, in an environment where they can enjoy life to the
fullest extent possible. Understands and practices Support
Solutions philosophy and values in interactions with the person
supported and community members by using language and actions that
respect the worth and dignity of people at all times, connecting
the person supported to preferred activities and experiences of
their choice, and ensuring that the person supported is empowered
to make decisions and to lead a life that is as self-directed as
possible. Helps the person supported become integrated with the
community by providing person centered supports that assist people
to seek their dreams, establish significant relationships and be
connected to their communities. Assures safe transport and
accompanies the person supported as needed to events, job sites,
and medical appointments utilizing Support Solutions company
vehicles, personal vehicles, or public transportation. This would
include securing alternate transportation in instances where an
unpaid support transports a person supported who presents a safety
concern.Ensures proper use of the person supported and agency
resources including but not limited to personal funds, vehicles,
buildings, utilities, telephones, money, equipment, food and
supplies.Attends all training meetings assigned by Support
Solutions.Cooks and provides meals based on scheduled
menus.Performs daily activities or teaches the person supported to
do so, such as activities of daily living skills and other personal
skills that work toward achieving independence.Consistently works
and documents improvement toward meeting outcomes.Utilizes
electronic records system including completing daily shift notes as
required by funding entities.Ensures customer satisfaction by
following the Customer Service Standards when interacting and
communicating with persons supported, their families, conservators,
vendors, ISCs, Case Managers, and others. Oversees storage and
administration of medications.Provide assistance to the person
supported in their personal grooming, as desired by the person.
Support the person to perform these personal grooming activities
with independence, as possible.Provide assistance to the person
supported to keep the house clean and do laundry, as desired by the
person.Protects confidentiality of person supported.This job
description does not list all the duties of your job. You may be
asked by Supervisors, Managers or designated and/or authorized
staff to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based
upon your performance of the tasks listed in the job description.
Support Solutions reserves the right to revise this job description
at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment
and either you or Support Solutions may terminate employment at any
time, for any reason. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Must be 18 years of age
and able to read and write effectively. ECF staff must have high
school diploma or GED. Must have a valid drivers license and
maintain a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
throughout employment with SS. Must meet state and local
requirements regarding criminal background check, sexual offender
check, abuse registry, drug screening and felony offender listing.
Must meet all training requirements and keep training current.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Effective verbal and written
communication skillsEffective organizational skills, able to
complete heavy workloads within established time frames, and
perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractionsEffective
interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain cooperative
working relationships with others, ability to interact
appropriately with others in various contexts and purposes Must be
able to practice confidentiality in all matters pertaining to
clients and employeesCan perform a variety of duties, often
changing from one task to another, in a job that may require
significant differences in technology, techniques, environmental
factors, physical demands, or work situationsMEDICAL
REQUIREMENTS:Employee must provide any medical records to comply
with regulations required by a governing entity and Support
Solutions policy. Examples include: TB Skin tests, HEP B
vaccinations and Flu vaccinations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. This position is either part time or full
time and may require additional hours over 40 per week. This
position works primarily in a home environment, but is also
required to be with supported individuals in community settings,
work settings, outdoor activities, etc.Body Positioning: The
employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk for prolonged
periods of time. She/he may also be required to sit for short or
long periods of time while completing other duties and
responsibilities. There is also a requirement to be able to
occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch and to reach with the hands
and arms. She/he must be able to drive/travel for short periods of
time to transport supported person to appointments and community
outings and to attend meetings, and trainings. Body Movements: The
employee must have a full range of body movements including the use
of his/her hands, feet, and limbs to perform CPR compressions,
abdominal thrusts, CPI (The Crisis Prevention Institute is an
international training organization that specializes in the
nonviolent crisis intervention training designed to teach best
practices for managing difficult situations and disruptive
behaviors..) techniques, or to pursue on foot a person to prevent
them from injury, etc. The ability to bend the body, to reach for
objects, and to crouch/stoop, and climb when needed are also
required.Body Senses: The employee must have command of all five
senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Specific vision
abilities required include close vision, distant vision, and depth
perception. These vision requirements in each area must be
sufficient to shift in focus from reading documents to using a
computer or tablet for data entry and operating a vehicle. There is
also a requirement to talk and listen for prolonged periods both on
the telephone and face to face. Strength: The employee must have
the ability to perform heavy lifting over 50 lbs. to assist total
care supported individuals with transferring from or to wheelchair,
turning/repositioning a total care person in bed, etc.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:Valid state issued Driver License Must
maintain valid Medication Certification throughout tenureMust
maintain valid CPR/First Aid Certification throughout tenureMust
maintain valid CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training
throughout tenure, if requiredAgency insurance coverage for
vehicles operated in the course of work at specific locations shall
stand as the primary insurance coverage for employees working in
that particular home setting. Valid automobile insurance is
required for all employees working at homes where the agency does
not provide a vehicle and this coverage must presented prior to
transfer to any home where an agency vehicle is not provided. The
agency reserves the right to request proof of insurance regardless
of the site location or availability of an agency
vehicle.PI207719443
Keywords: Support Solutions of the Mid South, Jackson , Direct Support Professional 7a-7p Henderson, TN, Other , Jackson, Tennessee
Click
here to apply!
|