Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

  Not Disclosed

  Tucson, AZ

  7.5 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Government - State

  $17/hour - $19/hour

Job Description

Description:

• This position requires an individual to coach, teach, mentor, and provide direct support to members who have Developmental Disabilities (i.e., autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, or epilepsy) ranging from mild to profound. The majority of services are designed to meet the personal needs of members in the group home setting. This position performs a variety of activities:
• Provide activities and programming that encourage the development of new skills and the maintenance of present skills.
• Works with members to teach or assist them in activities of daily living skills (bathing, toileting, dressing, mealtime/eating, attending day/work programs, etc.).
• Performs some housekeeping duties (e.g., dusting, clothes washing, dishes, mopping, disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs). 
• Prepares, cooks, sets up, and serves meals, as needed.
• Supports mealtime techniques and service in accordance with specialized diets.
• Implements the member's Person Centered Service Plan, including behavior support plan and therapeutic programs.
• Participates in team meetings and discussions to develop individual support plans for the members. 
• Provides basic health care (e.g., medication administration). 
• Encourages and involves members in recreational activities at home and in the community.
• Requires lifting/carrying at least 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling at least 50 lbs.
• Using a computer, including email Planning activities designed to meet the specific needs of individual members
• Communicating with members verbally and/ or through sign language
• Time and work management Advocating for members Participating in and implementing Individual Support Plans
• Cleaning and basic housekeeping Human rights
• Providing personal care
• Planning processes
• Basic cooking
• Read and write in English Understand and follow spoken and written directions
• Display compassion with respect to others
• Attend staff training and apply the basic principles of program training and data collection designed to meet the specific needs of members, including medication administration Use computer systems (e.g., timesheet entry, computer-based training) Apply basic physical, occupational, and speech therapy techniques
• Perform proper lifting techniques and general body mechanics Use nutritional principles and special mealtime techniques
• Apply behavior support techniques
• Must have at least 1 year of direct care experience

• Developmental disabilities experience required

Notes:

Onsite

Must be available to work shift: Sat 10p-10a, Wed 11:59p-8:59a, Thur 11p-8a, Fri 11:59p-9:59a

Flexibility in schedule (i.e., working different shifts, overtime, and changing work locations) as these are 24-hour residential settings. Most schedules work nights, weekends, and holidays.