Direct Support Professional - Caregiver - CCL

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional – Community Care Licensing (DSP – CCL) is responsible for the efficient operation of the facility and ensuring quality services and advocacy to the clients. The DSP - CCL provides individualized quality care to clients in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, and freedom of choice; implements programs and services as specified in the client’s individualized service plan; completes accurately all reports, data collection and other information documenting the care and services provided in keeping with licensing regulations and Agency policies.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

Client Services

• Demonstrates knowledge of individualized service plan and program delivery.
• Possesses excellent reasoning, analytical and communication skills.
• Maintains strong attention to detail, patience, and perseverance.
• Demonstrates empathy and emotional stability as a leader.
• Regularly reviews, revises and monitors client’s daily schedules.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary (ID) Team and contributes to the service planning process by providing the service and care planning staff with specific information and observations of the client’s needs and preferences.
• Implements crisis intervention when needed.
• Participates in program data analysis preparation.
• Acts as a liaison with schools, day programs, Administrator, consultants, community agencies, families, and intra-agency services.
• Provides individualized care and attention which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, prosthetic appliances, transferring, and range of motion, communication, or other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
• Provides monitoring and management of clients’ socially unacceptable behavior while providing positive mental and emotional interaction and coaching to teach socially acceptable behavior.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each consumer in the delivery of services to clients.  Interacts with clients in a manner that displays warmth and encouragement.
• Fully understands all aspects of clients’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. 
• Follows community activity schedule as assigned by House Manager.
• Drives HGH vehicles in a safe and responsible while transporting clients to doctor’s appointment, recreational activities, and other events. Follows guidelines and all procedures for safely securing passengers, wheelchairs and cargo.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule and able to work various locations as assigned.

Administrative Duties

• Completes all paperwork, implements program plans and ISP data as directed by the Administrator in an accurate and timely manner.       
• Assists Administrator with fiscal responsibilities of the house, i.e. food, supplies, etc.
• Dispenses and documents medication.
• Attends and participates in Agency meetings as required.
• Implements Agency policies and procedures as related to assigned duties.
• Monitors clients’ personal possession