Job Description

About the Direct Support Professional position

We are looking for a qualified Direct Support Professional to join our team. You will provide support to the individuals that we serve in our homes and/or in the community.

Our ideal candidate is an energetic professional with experience in supporting people to achieve their goals and outcomes. The ability to work as a member of a team, complete tasks as instructed, be receptive to new ideas, and problem solve is essential. We believe that everyone can and must have an opportunity to learn and grow regardless of their disability.

Ultimately, you should be creative, innovative, compassionate, patient, enjoy being outdoors, and flexible. We are looking for reliable role models for the people that we serve. Reliable transportation is required, as you may have to transport individuals in your personal vehicle occasionally.

All Shifts Available:

• 1st: 8AM-4PM
• 2nd: 4PM-8PM
• 3rd: 8PM-8AM

Pay is based on experience.

Direct Support Professional requirements are:

• At least 1 year experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid auto insurance.
• Reliable transportation.

Direct Support Professional responsibilities are:

• Assist and support people with realizing their goals and attaining personal outcomes.
• Assist and support people with developing and/or maintaining a social support network.
• Assist and support people with maintaining or re-establishing their family connections.
• Assist and support people with maintaining their homes.
• Assist and support people with maintaining their health and well-being.
• Assist and support people with utilizing their community and its resources.
• Assist and support people with their direct services and making informed choices.
• Ensure that the environment in which people live and work is safe and free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Advocate for people with disabilities, educating the community on how to interact with individuals who have disabilities.
• Participate in educational opportunities offered by the company.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. PROGRAM SERVICES

• Provide information to team members obtained from meetings and assessments concerning the dreams, goals, strengths, and needs of the people you will support.
• Instruct people on strategies designed to help them achieve their goals and realize their personal outcomes. Document the results for future use in determining progress in reaching set goals.
• Assist people with managing their finances, maintenance and protection of personal belongings, arranging for transportation, and how to be active in the community.
• Assist people with maintaining their homes, yards, and vehicles in compliance with health, safety, and company standards.
• Support people with personal appearance to include education on hygiene and grooming.

2. HEALTH SERVICES

• Monitor and document health information continuously to ensure complete and accurate information is available in case of an emergency.
• Assist people with administering their medications, scheduling/attending appointments, and understanding instructions given by health care providers.
• Meet people’s nutritional needs by encouraging them to eat healthy, follow dietary restrictions set forth by their physician, and prepare meals as needed.

3. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to scheduled work hours. If an emergency occurs (accident, hospitalization, death in family), notify your supervisor prior to your work shift.
• Maintain confidentiality of people and workplace.
• Abide by all Shine Light policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with people, employees, and persons employed by Shine Light.
• Ensure health, welfare, and safety of our people by keeping an open line of communication between co-workers, supervisors, and other necessary individuals.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned on a case-by-case basis.

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