Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
SUPERVISES: Direct Support Professional

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work as Direct Support Professional, as well as supervise, support and train DSP in ensuring quality of services provided and the health and safety of the individual served.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Collect and disseminate forms and agency information as delegated by supervisor.
  2. Train and monitor DSP
  3. Develop and manage staffing schedule in accordance with Plan of Care.
  4. Responsible for ensuring that the individual’s home is safe, clean and in good repair.
  5. Collect and manage individual’s financial information as required.
  6. Monitor individual’s health care needs.
  7. Monitor proper diet, meal planning and shopping.
  8. Ensure that monthly safety drills are conducted and documented.
  9. Must report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor.
  10. Maintain documentation, certification and training as required to comply with federal, state and program requirements standards.
  11. Perform other duties as assigned.
  12. Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve.
  13. Review of goals and preparation of goal sheet.
  14. Planning and follow-through of doctor appointments.
  15. Planning living arrangements for clients.
  16. Moving clients into their new homes as required.
  17. Assist in crisis situations.
  18. Coordinate staff coverage.
  19. On call 24/7
  20. Must be flexible to cover a shift or fill in when the need arises.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Valid driver’s license
  2. Experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred
  3. High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  4. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  5. Must pass background check(s) required by law
  6. Delegated nursing certificate
  7. CPR/First aid certification
  8. Clear driving record (drivers abstract)
  9. Eight (8) hours DD orientation