Job Description

Come join us at ELEVATE CCBHC, where our goal is to set the bar higher. We are a group of deeply committed people working together to provide each member-client with the services and assistance they need for meaningful progress in leading their best life. Our mission is to serve members when, where, and how they want.

Position Summary:

The direct support professional is responsible for the daily support and oversight of clients living in the Intensive Residential Support Home. The DSP provides care for individuals living with disability and/or mental health illness by providing support and assisting with daily activities in their homes. This will include working on identified goals such as meal cooking and preparation, personal cares, promoting community involvement, social skills etc. The DSP will be responsible for administering medications during the shift needed. The home operates 24 hours a day. DSP's will be scheduled over all shifts to ensure coverage.

Shift:

2nd shift 4p-12a Sunday - Thursday

1. Responsible for treating all clients with dignity, respect, and value.



2. Responsible for the health, safety, protective supervision, and wellbeing of clients on your shift when working in the home.



3. Responsible to immediately report any allegations of client abuse to the Program Manager.



4. Responsible to complete all required trainings and orientations within the period specified by the Program Manager.



5. Responsible to complete all required documentation on your shift before going home, including, but not limited to, service documentation, data sheets, incident reports, and medication administration records.



6. Responsible to provide support to clients with implementation of their personal goals and objectives.



7. Responsible to provide supervision and assistance to clients with informal supports they may need help with, including but not limited to, cooking, cleaning, laundry, planning meals, shopping, and personal hygiene.



8. Responsible to assist clients with activities of daily living/personal hygiene that they absolutely are unable to do for themselves.



9. If certified to administer medications, you are responsible for the timely safe administration and documentation of medications in the MAR.



10. Responsible to maintain the confidentiality and privacy of client information.



11. Responsible to implement client behavior intervention plans when their problem behavior warrants.



12. Promptly report any unsafe conditions in the home to the Program Manager.



13. Reports changes in client's condition or family situation to the Program Manager.



14. Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands with or for clients.



15. Other reasonable duties as requested by the Program Manager.



Will need to secure CPI/Mandt Training, Medication Manager training

Benefits

Compettive Wage at $20.50/hour

Medical, Dental and Vision plan


Generous Vacation Plan




Paid Time Off

Qualifications

At least a high school education or equivalent



Must have a valid drivers license



At least one years' experience working with individuals with a mental illness or multi-occurring conditions



Medication manager or certified medication aide preferred (will be required to be trained in medication manager)



Experience supporting individuals who experience problem behaviors preferred.



ELEVATE CCBHC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment, free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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