Direct Support Professional

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7639696 SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) performs hands-on care and support for participants with\ intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, particularly those with autism, in various settings\ including any Echoing Hope Ranch (EHR) site and/or participant homes and communities.\ Performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\ (Work assignments may vary and will be communicated to the employee by the supervisor.) - Provide direct care to those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. - Perform personal care tasks, including, but not limited to, assistance with basic personal hygiene and\ grooming, feeding, and movement, medical oversight, and health care. - Foster positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served. - Ensure participant safety and maintain a safe environment. - Remind and assist clients with self-administration of medications (training provided). - Encourage self-help activities. Report changes in clients condition or family situation to\ administrators and supervisors. - Document services provided. Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping,\ laundry, bed making, and cleaning. - Plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve food/meals, assist with feeding and clean-up. - Accompany clients to scheduled appointments and transport or run errands for participants. - Assist with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary. - Other duties as assigned. Direct Support Professional Qualifications / Skills: - Ability to work in a group home, home-like settings. - Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the\ company. - Ability to handle physical aspects of a job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling,\ reaching, and walking for periods of time. - PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS AS REQUIRED. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. - Able to positively interact and develop rapport with participants and their families. - Able to maintain a calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during crises or potential crisis situations. - Must be able to access communications from EHR via telephone and/or computer. - Have ability to operate a computer, tablet, or other electronic devices for record keeping and\ documentation. - Required to pass extensive criminal/background checks in accordance with state and federal laws and\ fingerprint check in order to obtain necessary fingerprint clearance. - Must satisfactorily participate in and complete all EHR comprehensive training programs within the\ required timelines and ensure all training remain in compliance. - Must have safe and reliable transportation to and from EHR work facilities with a valid drivers\ license.