Position Summary
Chesapeake Developmental Support Services, Inc (CDSS) Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing direct care/support and advocacy for adults diagnosed with intellectual and physical disabilities. This position ensures the participants assigned to them receive the highest quality of care and support through the person-centered planning (PCP) process. This includes assisting in the proactive steps to achieve goals outlined with the person-centered (PCP) - including medical if applicable. This position may require direct care/support within the agency's facility, a participant's home, or a community. This position is expected to assist participants with Activities of Daily Living skills (ADLs) and provide transportation.
Essential Duties
· Assist with ADLs to adults (participants) diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities as needed. This could include but is not limited to assistance with eating/drinking, toileting, dressing, writing, verbal communication, sharing of information between participants and other individuals, etc.
· To identify and offer activities meaningful to the individual being supported, being sure to seek participant and caregiver input to help guide services.
· To act in a manner that is dignified, respectful, and honors the participant’s rights, preferences, and needs as determined within the person-centered plan (PCP).
· Provide activities in-person while following all health and safety guidelines, and provide virtual activities using secure, CDSS-approved platforms (i.e., zoom, facetime, etc.)
· Assist in providing instructional support to the participants.
· Provide accurate and quality documentation of all services provided, under CDSS, state, and federal regulations by entering service data into LTSS each day that services are provided.
· Work directly with participants to help achieve individual goals and objectives.
· Participate development of the participant’s person-centered plan (PCP).
· Work with supervisors and case coordinators to communicate the preferences of the participants to ensure this is reflected within the person-centered plan (PCP).
· Provide, monitor, and maintain a safe work environment (including vehicles).
· Participate in ongoing in-service training and maintain all DDA and CDSS required training.
· Participate in specialized training for any assigned participant, which includes reviewing and signing off on the person-centered plan (PCP) and behavior plan (BP) when applicable.
· Safely transport individuals in your own personal vehicle and/or an agency vehicle to provide community and/or employment transportation to the participants.
Non-Essential Duties
· Attend external meetings, conferences, and training as needed/requested by supervisor.
· Additional duties as assigned by the Director.
· Daily adherence to CDSS’s core values:
· Communication & Collaboration
· Integrity
· Creativity
· Diversity & Inclusion
· Compassion & Respect
Qualifications
· High School diploma, GED, or equivalent in work experience.
· Valid Driver’s license, clean driving record, and 3+ years of driving experience.
· Ability to perform and meet job and physical requirements listed below.
· Smartphone with internet capability and basic knowledge of internet, apps, email, and GPS
· Minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with intellectual and physical disabilities (may include personal experience from having a family member or member(s) with a disability)
· Able to perform with autonomy, as well as in a team-oriented environment.
· Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
Physical Requirements
The basic physical requirements described here are representative of those that are required daily as a Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· Lifting/transferring approximately 50 to 100 pounds (usually with assistance).
· Pushing/Pulling (i.e. Wheelchair) 100 pounds.
· Frequent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, bending, reaching & fine motor skills.
Chesapeake Developmental Support Services, Inc._ is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status._
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How would you deal with a client who is manic and has the tendency to run off?
- Would you be able to speak Spanish to communicate with participants' family members? The client does speak English.
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: On the road