Sangomas Residential Services LLC

Direct Support Professionals

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training

• Completes and maintains all required State mandated trainings such as Medication Technician Training Program (MTTP), CPR / First Aid, Behavioral Principles and Strategies (BPS) and DODD trainings within 90 days of employment;

• Attends meetings and training sessions as required by DODD and Sangomas Residential;

• Completes annual trainings related to consumers’ IP, BP and related plans;

• Daily Programing

• Provides transportation to and from activities;

• Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals;

• Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans;

• Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks;  Promotes participation and involvement in community outings;

• Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule;

• Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected.

• Treats individuals with dignity and respect;

Activities of Daily Living

• Administers medications to individuals as assigned; 

• Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration;

• Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times;

• Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating;

• Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences;

• Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual plan and behavior plan;

• Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participation in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans;

• Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan;

Communication

• Observes individuals for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluates for changes in emotional and physical status; 

• Reports any noted problems to the Residential Program Coordinator immediately and complete a written incident report form;

• Reports all medical related incidents to the Day Program Coordinator and the delegating nurse;

• Acts as a representative for Family Service Foundation in a professional manner when required, to families, service coordinators, State officials, community partners, local businesses, and employers;

• Represents Family Service Foundation in a professional manner to families, service coordinators, State officials, and community partners when required;

• Maintains resident confidentiality;

• Communicates with Residential Coordinator when items related to individuals’ personal needs and personal space needs to be purchased;

Teamwork

• Assists the Day and Residential Coordinators in the preparation for the annual Individual Planning Meeting;

• Treats all individuals and coworkers and with dignity, respect, and fairness;

• Provides support to other team members when individuals are having behavioral issues;

Documentation

• Documents all program data, including but not limited to: individual plan data, behavior plan data, community integration logs, assessments, individual funds requests, mileage logs, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms;

• Documents individual’s health (i.e. seizure charts, weight, bowel movements, fluid intake.);  Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner;

• Ensures Medication Administration Record (MAR) entries are completed daily;

• Completes communication logbooks during shift.

• Clocks in and out before and after every shift and submits Leave Request forms when applicable;

Safety

• Assists individuals when entering and exiting vehicles while on community outings, as well as entering and exiting the building safely;

• Supervises mealtimes based on individual needs, especially those identified as a risk for choking.

• Observes appropriate staffing ratios as directed by the IP;

• Reports unsafe conditions, environment, and equipment to the Residential Program Coordinator;

• Follows safety protocols to foster a safe working environment; 

 All other duties as assigned.