Direct Support Professional III

General Description

Provide support and instruction in activities necessary to promote and maintain independence and self- determination for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities receiving services living in a Catholic Charities Family and Community Services residential setting. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide person centered support to all individuals served recognizing the individual’s need for teaching and preferred style for learning and at a level at which he or she can perform.
• Provide direct personal assistance in instances when an individual requires “hands on” supports.
• Assist individuals in supporting his/her own health and wellness needs.
• Schedule and accompany individuals to all necessary medical appointments as directed and document all pertinent information as required.
• Assist individuals in meal preparation, menu planning, and food shopping.
• Engage in effective communication with individuals.
• Provide immediate response to and report all incidents, first aid treatments, medical emergencies, or other crisis according to policy and procedures.
• Assist individuals with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts and supporting individuals with spending choices.
• Assist individuals with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures.
• Appropriately communicate all pertinent information during the work shift and from shift to shift to other team members and/or assigned supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Promote the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of individuals served.
• Provide supervision of staff during shift. Provide training, mentoring, and coaching to staff.
• Report training needs opportunities for corrective action for staff to the Residence Manager as appropriate.
• Serve to triage questions and concerns from staff before utilizing on-call procedures.
• Provide coverage for shifts as needed.
• Provide and maintain a clean and safe living environment for all clients.
• Ensure appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times.
• Implement individual treatment plans, and ensure all plans are followed by staff with fidelity.
• Ensure proper safekeeping of individual’s valuables.
• Ensure all documentation by staff is complete by end of shift including:
  • All billing in eVero
  • Staff assignment sheets
  • Documentation of staff A and B in Comm Log
  • Behavior tracking
  • Daily notes in eVero