Direct Support Professional All Programs (Morenci)

Description

Would you like to make a lasting impact in your local community? Put your talents to use by joining Easterseals Blake Foundation! We are offering a one-time sign on bonus for full time ($300) and part time ($150) positions after providing 90 days of dependable and consistent services!

This position is responsible for a variety of direct supports and activities in the Blake Employment and Community Living programs. This position will provide supports to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the community, a person’s home or program-based setting assisting them to develop a sense of identity, self-worth and independence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists individuals with personal care and hygiene needs.
• This includes assistance in the restroom, assistance with eating, and moving, carrying, and lifting (using one-person, two-person, and mechanical lift transfers).
• Performs housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, cooking, laundering, making beds, yard work, and other household chores or tasks. 
• Provides transportation and support out in the community to our members for outings/field trips, medical appointments, and shopping.
• Provides guidance on community participation, household budgeting, exercise, nutrition, and supports vocational responsibilities.
• Administers medications and/or assists members in the self-administration of medication including non-prescription and prescription as prescribed by licensed medical specialists. 
• Keeps individual file on each person up-to-date. Reads and follows members individual support plan (ISP). 
• Reports incidents to appropriate staff and assists in the completion of incident forms.
• Assesses and provides behavior/physical management techniques in crisis situation and attains assistance if needed. Perform standard First Aid and Perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Coach:

• Provide on-the-job training tailored to the needs of the member and support them to adjust to their chosen work environment.
• Discover member’s motivation and help develop their skills.
• Present and teach job searching skills and techniques.
• Council members on fine-tuning work habits/skills in preparation for competitive employment.
• Recognize opportunities to fade support when applicable.
• Provide input into job development and additional/alternative job duties.
• Accurately and completely report time in and time out of work
• In Home

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Three (3) months of caregiving experience preferred. 

Regulatory: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age. 
• Current, unrestricted drivers with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3 years). Three (3) years of driving experience required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (paid by organization).
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First, Aid, Article IX, and Prevention & Supports certification (paid training). 

Skills/Job Knowledge/Abilities: 

• Able to establish and maintain team atmosphere of communication and collaboration for with team and members. 
• Must be self-directed and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Excellent customer service in stressful situations. 
• Maintains a professional in appearance, communications, and actions. 
• Must be able to direct and assist members for their safety. 
• Basic knowledge of principles and practices of self-determination and individualized support. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.  
• Able to remain calm in emergency situations. 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation): 

• In home, day program, or group home environments. 
• May required visiting different sites or homes for member care. Driving to member homes and other locations on a regular basis. Interacts with employees and members on a daily basis. 
• Able to lift up to 50lbs to support member care. 
• Visual acuity to assess the wellbeing of members and drive. 
• Able to communicate verbally with members and emergency personnel as needed for daily operations. Hearing ability for communication in persona, phone, and/or other electronic methods. 
• Manual dexterity to assist members with paperwork and daily functions. Able stoop, squat, reach, pull, push, stret