Direct Support Professional (LCW Day Program M - F 8:30a-3:30p)

Chimes•Baltimore, MD

1d•$20

About The Position

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential. Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S): Primary responsibility is to work in the Day Program of a person served as Individual Support Staff and/or staff responsible for an assigned group of individuals and to be engaged with him/her, always actively involved and to make sure all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the person(s) served, both in the facility and in the community. Provides supervision and training to adults with intellectual disabilities in order to promote each person’s growth toward his/her highest potential always following his/her individual plan and goals. Shall teach and instruct people served to do as much as possible for themselves, per program plans, and to not conduct personal business on work time (no personal cell phones, reading, TV watching, writing, etc.) Communicates concerns related to the persons served and Day operations needs to the Program Supervisor or Program Manager in a timely manner. Utilizes approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to enhance the progress of achieving goals and objectives. Works hands on directly with people served to assist each person in developing independent living skills, such as mobility, budgeting, personal hygiene, socialization, and employment skills if applicable. Knows whereabouts of persons served at all times. Meets with the Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager or his/her designee routinely for scheduled meetings. Is knowledgeable of routine and emergency medical procedures to include, but not limited to, CPR, vital signs, positioning, wheelchair usage, transfers, assistive devices, splints, and walkers. Administers correct and timely medication (oral, topical, nebulizers, bowel regimens) consistent with the Physician Medical Order Form (PMOF) and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and ensures three-way check. Is responsible for aiding persons served in the care and maintenance of his/her personal belongings and ensures these are secure and controlled by each person during day hours. Completes appropriate records and reports, i.e. monthly reports, incident reports, seizure records, program activity logs, fire drill reports, etc. Is responsible for transporting persons served to and from residential provider, activities and community outings. Assumes financial responsibility for Agency and persons served funds, documents same per agency policy. Communicates medical concerns to Dimensional Nurse and Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager within the appropriate time frame. Uses technology provided (Chrome Book, iPad, desk computer) daily for information and for the completion of specified job duties including but not limited, submission of daily ISP program notes and GER’s as necessary. Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development. Contributes to a work and home atmosphere which is positive, enthusiastic, responsible and courteous. Works a flexible schedule as dictated by Program Manager. Based on Agency need may be required to work at other Day Programs as assigned. Treats persons served with kindness, dignity and respect at all times. Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy. Works cooperatively with others including all families, staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, people served, community professionals, customers, neighbors, vendors and the public. Abides by Agency policies and procedures. Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Specific requirements regarding education may vary from state to state depending on state regulations.
Commitment to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Must have a driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy.
Must be able to lift, pull, and push adequate weight to assist individuals supported. May be more than 50 pounds.
At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.

Responsibilities

Work in the Day Program of a person served as Individual Support Staff and/or staff responsible for an assigned group of individuals.
Be engaged with person(s) served, always actively involved and to make sure all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the person(s) served, both in the facility and in the community.
Provide supervision and training to adults with intellectual disabilities in order to promote each person’s growth toward his/her highest potential always following his/her individual plan and goals.
Teach and instruct people served to do as much as possible for themselves, per program plans, and to not conduct personal business on work time
Communicate concerns related to the persons served and Day operations needs to the Program Supervisor or Program Manager in a timely manner.
Utilize approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to enhance the progress of achieving goals and objectives.
Work hands on directly with people served to assist each person in developing independent living skills, such as mobility, budgeting, personal hygiene, socialization, and employment skills if applicable.
Know whereabouts of persons served at all times.
Meet with the Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager or his/her designee routinely for scheduled meetings.
Be knowledgeable of routine and emergency medical procedures to include, but not limited to, CPR, vital signs, positioning, wheelchair usage, transfers, assistive devices, splints, and walkers.
Administer correct and timely medication (oral, topical, nebulizers, bowel regimens) consistent with the Physician Medical Order Form (PMOF) and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and ensures three-way check.
Aid persons served in the care and maintenance of his/her personal belongings and ensures these are secure and controlled by each person during day hours.
Complete appropriate records and reports, i.e. monthly reports, incident reports, seizure records, program activity logs, fire drill reports, etc.
Transport persons served to and from residential provider, activities and community outings.
Assume financial responsibility for Agency and persons served funds, documents same per agency policy.
Communicate medical concerns to Dimensional Nurse and Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager within the appropriate time frame.
Use technology provided (Chrome Book, iPad, desk computer) daily for information and for the completion of specified job duties including but not limited, submission of daily ISP program notes and GER’s as necessary.
Attend and participate in in-service training, staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development.
Contribute to a work and home atmosphere which is positive, enthusiastic, responsible and courteous.
Work a flexible schedule as dictated by Program Manager.
Based on Agency need may be required to work at other Day Programs as assigned.
Treat persons served with kindness, dignity and respect at all times.
Attend work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy.
Work cooperatively with others including all families, staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, people served, community professionals, customers, neighbors, vendors and the public.
Abide by Agency policies and procedures.
Assume other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.