Direct Support Professional: House Assistant

The Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs•Greenwood, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a House Asst. DSP, you will assure training for individuals with disabilities with special needs is carried out as specified by the interdisciplinary team. The House Assistant will ensure that coverage is maintained to include working coverage hours if needed and that appointments, shopping, medical, payroll, financial, and other clerical duties are met. This position requires good organizational, oral, and written communication skills as well as math skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid SC Driver's License
Lift 25lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally
Ability to care and advocate for others
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and squat
Ability to stand or walk for long period of time
Ability to drive and transport individuals including wheelchair bound.

Nice To Haves

Experience in management or leadership
Strong organizational and math skills
Clear oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Assures that training is conducted as specified in each person's single plan and appropriately documented.
Assures that all individuals are appropriately dressed at all times, monitors monthly documentation of person's property. Shops for or arranges trips or appointments with individuals when clothing is needed and provides physical assistance when needed.
Working closely with QIDP/Supervisor or Coordinator/Manager, you will schedule direct care coverage in needed areas, with an approved budgeted schedule.
Provide direct care as needed.
Responsible for knowing and adhering to residential policies and procedures, both Burton Center and federal guidelines. Assures that daily activities are carried out smoothly and completely and in accordance with federal guidelines.
Submit supply requests after reviewing and obtaining approval from manager.
Collect, review and submit accountability sheets.
Review and submit mileage and maintenance sheets.
Check, order and pick-up medication for each home, if applicable.
Purchase groceries for each home.
Write checks for allowance and Behavior Support Plans
Maintain checkbooks.
File paperwork, obtain signatures, etc. as needed (manager will instruct).
Assist with payroll and submit to manager for review and completion.
Hold and document fire drills and emergency procedures once quarterly on each shift or monitors to ensure compliance.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Relates to co-workers and professional personnel on a professional and personal level.