SLS Direct Support Professional

• ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-essential)
• Adhere to the designated dress code as stipulated for the specific role.
• Drive consumers to work, doctors appointments and social activities

Supervisory duties

• None

Key contacts

Maintains critical relationships with the following

• Familiarity with community service agencies in the Parish where services are provided.
• Routine communication with facilitators, Staffing coordinator, Assistant and Program Director
• SLS Nurse
• Consumer’s family

Knowledge, skills and abilities

This position requires knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) from an accredited school is preferred.
• Training in human services, including but not limited to, Home Health Aid, Certified Nursing Assistant, and/or Certified Medical Assistant is strongly preferred.
• Documented, verifiable experience providing direct care services to the elderly and/or persons with disabilities is strongly preferred.

Special requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time the offer of employment is made.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, current Louisiana automobile insurance, registration, as well as a safe and operational vehicle (including temperature regulation) if required to transport consumers. Documentation of above must be current and on file with Human Resources at all times.
• Must have a smartphone or other smart device and data plan.
• Must be able to pass all required compliance checks and criminal history investigation, including offenses as described in R.S. 40:1300.53, pursuant to the statutory revision authority of the Louisiana State Law Institute.
• A legally responsible relative is prohibited from being the paid direct service worker for a family member. A legally responsible relative is defined as the recipient’s spouse, curator, tutor, legal guardian, or person designated as the personal representative of the individual

Physical requirements

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, pushing, bending, squatting, lifting, and pulling. Employee may be required to provide mobility assistance to consumers weighing up to 300 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.