Direct Support Professional

Developmental Services of Dickson County

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Job Summary

Supporting adults with disabilities in daily living tasks in a residential setting.

Job Responsibilities

Description

Safety: Security, Environment, Health

• Maintains an environment that is healthy, safe, peaceful and comfortable
• Administers medication in accordance with medical provider directions and DSDC /State of Tennessee policies
• Gains and maintains knowledge of health and medical issues for all assigned individual(s) supported
• Assists individual(s) supported with healthcare visits, medications and therapy plans
• Notifies appropriate supervisor of any health concerns or needs for the individual(s) supported
• Follows all policies and procedures regarding safety in all environments

 

Programmatic: Choice, Active treatment, Community resources

• Implements individual support plans as written
• Provides assistance and support to individual(s) in activities of daily living
• Teaches appropriate skills and involves individual(s) supported in meaningful and valued activities
• Provides and seeks out opportunities for individual(s) supported to make choices
• Obtains knowledge of individual(s) supported desired outcomes and works to ensure they are integrated into daily activities

 

Rights, Dignity and Respect:

• Incorporates time, space, and opportunity for privacy in the life of individual(s) supported
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all personal information concerning individual(s) supported
• Knows, advocates and respects the rights of individual(s) supported
• Treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers and supervisors with dignity and respect

 

Community involvement:

• Demonstrates the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships
• Develops and facilitates community connections and relationships
• Assists individual(s) supported in developing and following a person centered schedule
• Aids individual(s) supported to participate in activities of their choosing
• Provides opportunities for activities in various settings and transportation as needed
• Encourages individual(s) supported to give back to the community

 

Customer Service and Excellence:

• Exhibits professional behavior towards the individual(s) supported, families, coworkers, and supervisors
• Maintains the property of the agency and of the individual(s) supported
• Networks with coworkers, the community and other professionals to find better ways to include individual(s) supported in routine life activities
• Builds inclusive opportunities in the community for individual(s) supported

 

Accountability:

• Handles and maintains individual/agency finances ethically, honestly and accurately with appropriate documentation and receipts
• Follows all agency policies and procedures
• Provides emergency coverage when requested by management
• Takes initiative in performing additional tasks as needed or as assigned
• Provides clear, accurate and timely records and documentation

 

Professional Conduct:

• Provides positive and appropriate feedback to coworkers, team members, supervisors and agency representatives
• Participates in and completes periodic training and certification as required
• Reports all concerns to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner
• Mentors and trains new staff to ensure that the workplace is a positive and productive environment
• Attends and participates in all assigned meetings, sharing ideas, discussing issues openly and honestly
• Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State, Federal laws and guidelines
• Reports all instances of abuse, neglect, mistreatment and exploitation immediately to the appropriate supervisor
• Displays conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency

Requirements

Qualifications

• At least 19 years of age
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, acceptable driving history and proof of auto insurance as required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass mandatory drug screen and physical
• Pass a criminal history and personal background checks
• Requires basic language, written and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation
• Ability and willingness to assist individual in activities of daily living including bathing, toileting and other self-help skills
• Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior

 

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Developmental Services of Dickson County – Direct Support Professional (paylocity.com)

Details

• Date Posted: October 4, 2021
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Clinician
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Salary Range: 12.50+
• Working Hours: flexible