Provides supervision and direct care services and training to individuals, including training in skills development.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct, document, and assist with programs and activities for each individual, as specified by the Individualized Support Plans. (ISP)
- Supervise, observe, account for, and interact appropriately with individuals.
- Provide personal care and assistance to individuals.
- Document as required, i.e., data pertaining to individuals’ care, clothing inventories, self-help programs, accident reports, behavior reports, etc.
- Perform required housekeeping duties and related tasks in an acceptable manner.
- Follow daily work schedule and /or supervisor’s instruction.
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
- Assist other staff in an effective, professional, cooperative manner when working with them to ensure a pleasant workplace environment for everyone.
Perform other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure proper level of supervision for individuals.
- Ensure each individual is protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
- Participate in in-service education.
EXPOSURE RISK
High risk of exposure to blood and body fluids when actively performing duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to Shift Supervisor [Group Home DSPs report also to QIDP]
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Must have minimum, a high school diploma or equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
No experience required, on-the-job training provided.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to read, write speak the English language.
- Perform and/or assist other staff in an effective, professional, cooperative manner when
working in conjunction with supervisor, peers, and professional or supportive staff, in all duties required to provide quality care/programs in a pleasant environment for individuals.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, individuals, visitors, family, etc.
- Must be of good moral character.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Must have the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel, as well as, be willing to
work with individuals regardless of their maturity level or functioning level.