Direct Support ProfessionalFull-timeGarlich Activity CenterSedalia, MO SUMMARY: The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955.CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!On a daily basis, assists Program Supervisor, Program Coordinator, Community Living Training Coordinator, Staffing Coordinator, Program Specialist and other direct care staff in implementing programs in community settings for individuals served by performing the following duties.Assists individuals served in achieving their goalsLearns the personalities, habits, routines, and unique communication styles of individuals served and works with them accordingly.Provides encouragement and support to individuals served so they can achieve their desired objectives.Teaches, supports, and models appropriate social skills when working with individuals served; helps individuals served make healthy and safe choices.Encourages and empowers individuals served to express their wants, needs, and individual preferences.Provides training as outlined in the program participants Individual Support Plan (ISP).Monitors and assists with daily living activities of individuals servedAdministers prescriptions and PRN medication as stated on the physicians orders.Administers medication within the guidelines of being certified in Level I Medication Aide.Responsible for being aware of medication side effects and adverse reactions. Monitors each participant for such side effects and reactions.Provides opportunities for community recreational activities.Assists the program participant by helping build community relationships that will improve the quality of life and enhance the experience of the community. Events and activities should focus on the individuals served likes and interests.Assures the safety and well-being of individuals served and co-workers by following CHS policies and obtaining or administering appropriate medical treatment as needed.Assists and/or provides appropriate personal care as needed. This requires repeated bending, lifting, stooping, squatting, and/or reaching.Responsible for following the guidelines set forth in the Financial Procedures and directions given by the House Coordinator/Lead Staff/ Lead Support Specialistand/or the Program Support Assistant while handling money for individuals served and grocery/household money.Completes required documentation accuratelyCompletes the following for each assigned shift:Documentation on ISP objectives notes progress, changes, concerns, etc. Documents progress on Individual Plan (ISP) objectives daily in a thorough, accurate, and person-centered manner.Medication Administration Records daily and PRN medicationsService notes in CMIS at the time-of-service deliveryStaff Duty checklistCompletes Event Reports (ER) accurately and completely within the designated timeframe established by policy.Miscellaneous dutiesMaintains good communication with Program Coordinator, DDP, DDS, or Scheduling Coordinator; by keeping them informed of developments, concerns, and other pertinent issues.Determines when independent, mature judgment decisions are appropriate and when consultation with supervisor is necessary.Accepts and willingly carries out special assignments or duties, when requested.Assures the confidentiality of information regarding individuals served.Assures expense vouchers are submitted by the assigned deadlines.Advise Community Living RN of individuals served medical issues.May be assigned to other locations, counties or in the community
