IDD/APD 24 Hour Residential - Relief DSP

Job Title

• Direct
• Support
• Professional (Relief)
• Department:
• IDD/APD
• Residential
• Department
• Status:
• Hourly
• Responsible to:
• IDD/APD
• Residential
• Manager
• Pay
• Equity
• Group: 113133222334
• Effective
• Date: 12-09-2020 New position Position change General

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in residential programs. This includes direct care of program individuals and implementation of individual support plans and behavior support plans. Direct Support Professionals are required to perform all duties in accordance with State of Oregon Administrative Rules, related to the specific program they are working with. Skill & Effort: High school diploma or equivalent. Preference to candidates with one (1) year experience in the health and/or human services field. Must have a valid Oregon Driver’s license Must be able to be approved by the background criminal history unit.Ability to quickly become proficient in all office technology required for the position to include; Office Machinery, MS Office programs, iLearn, Ulti-Pro, Office 365, Therap, Brainier. Ability to manage, prioritize and complete multiple job duties throughout your shift. Acts with integrity and demonstrates trustworthiness in all relationships by showing commitment, consistency, and capability. Must be able to initiate and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders. Direct Support Professionals must be able to manage multiple priorities and make determinations about tasks and deadlines. Frequent flexibility, patience, and ongoing problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Involves frequent use of reading, writing, and math. Regular use of telephone, office equipment, and computers. Requires ability to learn and use current and future technology to fulfill job responsibilities. Typically, required to maintain routine work with regular supervision. Ability to anticipate and plan for needed or upcoming changes. Will occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees. New or unusual work is performed with a moderate degree of supervision, assistance, and review. Must be able to foresee issues associated with own work and identify future needs for operations or activities Teamwork: Daily implementation of Shangri-La’s mission, vision and values. Take pride in creating quality interactions, hard work, dedication, and optimism. Ability to work with multifaceted and diverse teams. Working Conditions: Reliable attendance is imperative to ensure we provide remarkable services to the people we support. The work schedule is not regular and fluctuates to meet the needs of the people served and the program. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional exposure to temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature. Minimal to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds, up to the occasional 75 pounds. Physical capability involves use of office or equipment where some agility and hand eye coordination are needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Activities of Daily Living: At the start of a work shift each DSP is required to orient themselves to the current operations of the home and the needs of people served by reviewing all information available since last work shift Maintains all records and documentation as required and replaces forms as needed Ensures the working and living environment (including vehicle) is maintained in a clean and safe manner and corrects or reports any unsafe or unsanitary conditions Assists in the sanitary preparation, service and storage of food according to the individuals’ preference within the guidelines of specified diets Assisting with grocery shopping while involving the person served as much as possible Encourages and assists people to wear appropriate attire according to scheduled activities and weather and provides support as needed Ensures laundry is done in a timely and sanitary manner including assisting with washing, drying, storing and labeling Is responsive and proactive in providing necessary supervision, training and support Assists with personal hygiene activities including, but not limited to, bathing, toileting, shaving, tooth brushing, nail care, menses, dressing, and incontinence issues Reviewing and updating Personal Property Inventory Maintaining individuals’ financial records as negotiated Provides quality medical and health supports: Follows procedures for preparation, administration and documentation of medications and treatments Accurately checking in medications, treatments, Medication and Treatment Administration Records, and physician’s orders Notifies supervisor of any discrepancies or signs of side effects Independently identifies the need and reorders medications and treatments as needed Monitors and documents vital signs and responds as indicated Ensures all therapies are implemented as ordered Maintains an awareness of changes in the individual’s health status, follows protocols that apply, documents the event, and reports as required or indicated Assisting individuals to attend medical appointments Ensuring information provided during the appointment is documented as required Enriching Lives Through Advocacy and Role Modeling: Assists persons served to communicate their personal needs, wishes and preferences to the appropriate person(s) Providing input into or completing the Person-Centered Information Engages persons served in meaningful use of free time per individual preferences and Individual Support Planning (ISP) agreements Encourages individuals’ decision making and promotes autonomy Informs and educates persons served regarding rules, regulations and laws that apply and the consequences of failing to abide by them Informs and educates persons served regarding correspondence to them and assists with follow up and/or action as requested or needed General

Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in personal and organizational development Successfully completes all required orientation, training and health testing Maintains all certifications and licenses as required throughout employment May be required to participate in searches for lost persons per policy Completing the Vehicle Checklist and addresses any concerns Training other staff and documenting on the orientation checklist Providing relevant feedback to staff being trained and supervisor Accurately filing documents within specified time frames Initiating and documenting fire drills Completing Share the Wealth Duties Forecasting departmental projections Attends and participates in required meetings and training Performs other duties as assigned