Direct Support Professional - Community Connections

Rates starting at a non-negotiable $15.00/hr

Are you looking for a career that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities?

The Arc of Evansville is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals for our Day Program and Community Connections Program that will assist in providing community integration, self-care and active treatment to individuals served with disabilities.

Benefits of working for The Arc:

• 15 days of paid time off annually for full-time employees

• 8 paid holidays!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time employees

• No-cost $20,000 Life Insurance coverage for full-time employees

• Immediate access to a no-cost medical clinic, which includes FREE medical care, lab work, and generic medications.

Schedule:

Day Program: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Monday - Friday

Community Connections: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday (one rotating day off per week) or

8:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday or

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Job Duties:

• Ensures that all individuals served are continually engaged in learning activities including independence, social skills and health and safety during programming hours.

• Serves as an effective role model for individuals served and other staff by displaying positive interactions with others, an excellent work ethic while upholding the mission of The Arc of Evansville.

• Completes all documentation on a timely basis.

• Assists individuals with personal care needs, in a manner that promotes dignity and respect.

• Reviews individual's files and participates in person centered training, becoming fully acquainted with his/her strengths, needs and preferences.

• Monitors safety of individuals served and immediately reports and documents injuries, accidents, and incidents following appropriate procedures.

• Participates professionally and actively in meetings regarding individuals served, staff meetings and trainings. Offers suggestions in a positive manner, providing input in a respectful manner.

• Assists effectively in crisis intervention, following MANDT approved techniques.

• Maintains appropriate relationships with individuals served, families and providers.

• Must have access to a reliable and safe vehicle for transportation of individuals served. Employees must be willing and able to drive their personnel vehicle for the provision of services. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

• Implements services, both in the individuals home and in the community that are based on the Person-Centered Individual Support Plan (PCISP). These services may include personal assistance such as bathing, transferring and toileting the person served. They may also include administering medication, assisting with tube feeding, and meal preparation for the individual.

• Implements High Risk Plans as well as Behavior Support Plans as applicable.

• Completes housekeeping duties to create a safe and healthy environment for individuals served. Engages persons served in cleaning and cooking duties as outlined in Person Centered Individual Support Plan (PCISP).

• Transports persons served, as needed, to community activities and appointments.

• Completes all documentation on a timely basis, as related to provision of services. Assures that documentation is timely, thorough and accurate, meeting state and Medicaid Waiver requirements.

• Maintains an awareness of and ability to quickly access information relating to an individual.

• Immediately reports suspected abuse (verbal, physical, sexual) neglect, mistreatment, and/or exploitation of an individual served to Manager.

• Adheres to HIPAA regulations and Evansville ARC policy regarding privacy and confidentiality of individuals served and their families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate adequately in order to:

• Complete required forms and reports of services provided.

• Follow oral and written instructions.

• Communicate with an Individual in the Individual's mode of communication.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must pass a Department of Motor Vehicles background check and hold a valid drivers license.

• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record, i.e., less than 3 moving violations within 3 years.

• Maintains certification for First Aid and CPR and Core A and B for medication administration.

• Completion of crisis intervention MANDT training upon hire and annually.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to hear, see, talk, read and write on a constant basis.

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands/arms and talk or hear.

• Frequent keyboarding on computer.

• Ability to regularly lift and move 50 pounds

• Must be able to work in a variety of community settings which may require sitting, standing, stooping for extended periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:

• Must have access to a reliable and safe vehicle for transportation of individuals served. Employees must be willing and able to drive their personnel vehicle for the provision of services. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

• Must be able to work nonstandard/flexible hours, including some weekend, evening, and holiday hours in order to meet individuals needs.

• May be exposed to pets in the individual's home such as dogs or cats.

If interested, text DSP to (812) 358-7507!

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