Direct Support Professional II (DSP2)

In keeping with the values and philosophy of Pride, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the specific duties listed on their Position Description.

All team members are to assure that all people are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from neglect, abuse, and exploitation, and are living in a growth promoting environment. All team members are to serve as a positive role model for other team members and people served, following the mission, values, and policies of Pride.

Pride is nationally accredited. As a team member, it is your responsibility to assist the company in supporting the attainment of Personal Outcome Measures in the lives of those you serve. The Outcomes are further defined by the following categories: Identity, Autonomy, Affiliation, Attainment, Safeguards, Rights, and Health and Wellness (Personal Outcome Measures). In the performance of your position duties you should always be aware of how you can enhance the individual’s= ability to make choices in their lives that will allow them to achieve their goals, have better relationships, be more satisfied with their services and with their life situations, have a daily routine and privacy, and effectively use their environments. People should also be able to participate in the life of the community in an integrated environment, have friends, perform social roles and interact with other members of the community. People should be safe and be connected to a natural support system, exercise their rights, be treated fairly and be respected. People also have the right to the best possible health, be secure, and be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

• The primary responsibility is to promote the growth, well-being and autonomy of the individuals served. Growth refers to the maturation of the individual in an age-appropriate manner. Well-being reflects the preferences of the individual. Autonomy is the ability of the individual in ensuring that they have the support needed to maintain control over their environments and life events.
• Create a positive work environment and role model team work by completing DSPII duties; leading, teaching, and guiding staff in completion of their job duties; and communicating effectively with consumers, team members, residential supervisor, and family members.
• Complete monthly job duties (monitor food stamps and grocery account by assuring recording, update attendance sheet daily and send in at end of month, upon notification form maintenance engineer assure oil changes are completed on a bi-monthly basis at designated repair shop, and assure yearly tune-up on vehicles occurs each fall, inspect and record temperatures of refrigerator and freezers on a monthly basis, change furnace filter monthly, and perform or assist with the purchase of household supplies).
• Assist Residential Supervisor with duties as assigned, which may include, but not be limited to: providing input and information for the Residential/Social assessments, designing of objectives to fit area of need for consumers, providing input on staff evaluations, and ensuring data has been recorded daily and completed at the end of each shift.
• Provide consumers with support in maintaining their finances by: assisting with checkbook balances, reconciliation of bank statement to checkbook, performing bank transactions with consumers, assisting consumers in payment of all bills, and documentation of money withdrawals and deposits, and check finance record for accuracy every month.
• Completion of DSPII duties.
• Attend agency staff meetings, participate in agency sponsored in service training, and enhance professional development by reading, and attending job related workshops and classes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Minimum high school diploma, two years of college preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years experience in working in the human service field.

PHYSICAL

• Assistance with transferring and lifting up to 50 pounds