Community Options DSP - In-Home - Full-Time - 40 Hr.

The Community Options DSP Staff will follow Rule 50, Dept. of Human Services Rule 115, 116, 119, and Rule 120, and other relevant regulatory guidelines. The Host Home Relief Staff will provide relief hours and vacation to Host Home Providers (HFP) on a routing basis as designated by Host Home Program Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Mission, Vision, and Values

• Support and educate the philosophy through the agency's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.

• Manage all responsibilities based on the agency mission, using individual choice and all appropriate policies, procedures, and regulations.

• To conduct oneself in a manner that reflects the highest standard of professional courtesy and ethical practices to people served, staff, guardians, families, and all outside contacts.

Program/Department Development, and Coordination

• Assists individuals in maintaining their home, reporting needed repairs or modifications to the appropriate parties within established timeframes.

• Recognizes individual differences and adapts teaching/ interacting style to best support the person's needs.

• When necessary, assist individuals with personal needs such as transferring, toileting, eating and grooming

• Delivers services and supports as outlined in everyone's Person-Centered Plan ensuring that activities and supports reflect individual preferences.

• Advocates for individuals through knowledge of personal references, protection from abuse and neglect or other rights violations, and supporting the development of personal relationships.

• Assure that the basic civil, human and legal rights of all persons are respected

• Assist the individuals in striving toward independence in accordance with goals and objectives in the Personal Plan on the individualized Service Plan

• Complete EP!C DSP training

• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, Med Authorization status and be able to perform all related tasks.

• Complete annual training refresher based on EP!C policy and state regulations

• Attend all in-service training, community outings, Community Options meetings, and individual Discovery Meetings designated by Supportive Living Manager

• As applicable, obtain and maintain "authorized status" as designated by the RN by successfully competing medication training and by competently and accurately administering and supervising medications

• Perform all safety and emergency procedures in a calm, accurate and professional manner

• Communicates regularly with their supervisor, QIDP, nursing, and other team members regarding progress towards outcomes, health and safety, and other issues that may arise.

• Follow and implement all pertinent agency policies, departmental protocols, and procedures.

• Provide required documentation regarding program delivery, medication administration, financial records, and all other requested documentation.

• Supervise the individuals in community and at home throughout assigned shift

• As a mandated reporter, ensure allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation are reported as required by EP!C policy and government regulation

• Provide needed transportation to people supported using an EP!C vehicle or their vehicle as required.

• Act as a positive role model for individuals at all times

• Provide natural learning opportunities to teach independent living skills in accordance with the principles of normalization

• Involve the individual with a variety of in-home and community leisure activities in accordance with the principles of age-appropriateness and normalization

• Maintain documentation on all client structure programs and goals on specified data collection forms at the frequency indicated on the ISP in accordance with pertinent CILA and agency guidelines

• Provide required documentation regarding program delivery, medication administration, financial records and all other requested documentation

• Maintain progress note documentation in the areas of basic living skills, leisure activities and general progress as required

• Complete medication sheets as self-administration of client medications is supervised

• Maintain accurate financial records by retaining all receipts of bank transactions and expenditures

• Maintain other necessary documentation (e.g. mileage sheets, GERs, etc)

• Practice safety procedures and maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene

• Report any concerns of the home environment (inside and outside) to assure the home is safe, clean and in orderly fashion.

• Request information, instructions and guidance form Host Home Program Manager in order that effective program service delivery may be maintained.

• Interact with all of Host Home individuals, EP!C staff/providers individuals from monitoring agencies/committees, parents, home members, other professionals and other relevant individuals in a professional manner

• Facilitate interdepartmental communication on an ongoing basis

EP!C's Employee Value Proposition

At EP!C, we have dedicated team working to provide support to adults with disabilities. We are dedicated to empower and inspire not only the people that we support, but our employees as well. To do this, we offer full-time benefits, paid trainings, a Wellness program, employee recognition, and more! If you looking for a career that is more than just a job along with internal growth opportunities, consider joining the EP!C family! Let's empower and inspire together!

40 hours. Must have flexible schedule that includes 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, and some overnights. This position provide relief to Host Home Providers.

40 hours per week