Direct Support Professional (Respite PRN) Bolivar TN
Company: Support Solutions of the Mid South
Location: Jackson
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Direct Support Professional (Respite PRN) Bolivar TNJob Location
Jackson - Jackson, TN Bolivar TN. PRN (Work as Needed) GET PAID
WEEKLY!!! $14.75 starting pay.PRN staff needed.GENERAL 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.PI208102032
Keywords: Support Solutions of the Mid South, Jackson , Direct Support Professional (Respite PRN) Bolivar TN, Other , Jackson, Tennessee
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