Frontier Health Bristol , TN 37621
Posted 2 months ago
JOB TITLE Direct Support Specialist/Tennessee
SUMMARY:
All Direct Support Specialists have the primary responsibility to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in their achievement of the highest level of independence. The Direct Support Specialist will provide this support via education, instruction and support of persons served.
In addition to primary responsibilities, Direct Support Specialists will be expected to perform duties in other areas as described on the job description as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:High School Diploma/GED preferred with applicable experience.
Licensure: Valid Tennessee driver's license Class D, F Endorsement. Eligible for FH drivers' insurance.
Certification: N/A
Experience: Experience in intellectual, developmental, and/or mental health disabilities preferred, according to the populations served.
Knowledge/Skills: Verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
Ability to safely operate 15-passenger van or other vehicle as assigned.
Knowledge of adaptive/medical and/or production/maintenance equipment.
Required Training: Successful completion of all training within required time frames.
Primary responsibilities will be in of the following areas: Residential, Community Services, and Employment Services
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must be flexible with schedule and assignments.
Provide transportation in compliance with FH Transportation policies. Maintain a safe driving record, appropriate license and eligibility to provide transportation. May include but is not limited to doctor appointments, social and recreational activities and work.
Implement and document outcomes of individuals in ISPs.
Complete required documentation thoroughly, accurately and daily or as assigned.
Encourage individuals to follow doctor prescribed diets and document accordingly.
Know where individuals are at all times and provide supervision to keep them safe and healthy as outlined in ISPs.
Positioning and Transfer duties as identified in the ISP: Changing positions, transfers to bed/in bathroom/vehicle, assistance with ambulation.
Medication administration duties as identified in the ISP, guidelines, and MAR (Medication Administration Record). Counting medications as assigned to residential staff on a monthly basis. Staff will strive for no medication errors. Staff will count controlled meds at every shift change with the identified staff and report any discrepancies immediately to their supervisor.
Make safety a priority by identifying and responding to safety issues. Properly report any situation that could jeopardize individual's health or safety.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and inservices and individual program planning staffings, as needed.
Communicate pertinent information with supervisor in a timely manner.
Maintain positive and professional working relationships with others involved in a person's service delivery including families.
Maintain appropriate and professional appearance for job duties. 14. Take care of FH property. Report any incidents or concerns.
Maintain all required training for position.
16.Follow Attendance & PTO protocol for ID Division.
Specific to Residential
Laundry duties as identified in the ISP: Washing and folding laundry.
Specific to Community Services
Specific to Employment Services
Assist in the acquisition, retention or improvement of skills that will support the person in pursing and achieving community employment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee. All employees of the organization are expected to:
Support the organization's mission, vision, and values of excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.
Exercise necessary cost control measures.
Maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships.
Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed.
Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.
Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and utilizing effective time management.
Meet all productivity requirements.
Demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment.
Represent the organization professionally at all times.
Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and relationships.
Follows all Frontier Health rules, policies and procedures as well as any applicable laws and standards.
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