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Job Title:        Residential Direct Support Provider

Reports To:    Residential Manager

Supervises:     NA

Status:            Full Time, Part Time, Fill In

 

Position Overview:

This position provides direct supervision, care of and training for the Developmentally Disabled in the residence and possibly day program as well.  The employee is responsible for personal care services, behavior maintenance, housekeeping, transportation, cooking, and paperwork associated with the residential program.  This position will assist in organizing and executing community outings for the residents in the home.  The employee may also be responsible for teaching day program groups, assisting with day program activities, and day program outings.  When working in the day program, this employee will be supervised by the Day Program Manager.

 

Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age.

2. High School Diploma.

3. Valid Colorado Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

4. Acceptable Criminal background check.

5. Acceptable negative drug test.

 

Working Skills:

1. Physical movements include sitting, standing, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, running, driving, and restraining individuals.

2. Repeated lifting of no less than 50 pounds.

3. Basic office skills include reading, writing, counting and/or computing, phone use, typing, filing, computer use, and copier use.

4. Housekeeping skills include cleaning and sanitizing of the home, laundry, and cooking.

5. Complete and pass QMAP training.

6. Attending person specific training.

 

Job Functions:

Job functions are considered essential and all individuals in the position must be able to complete these duties with reasonable accommodation.

1. Personal Care Services:

   1. Meals – Assist residents in the following: proper nutritional menu planning, shopping, and meal preparation.  Instruction in eating skill/table manners.  Instruction and participation in kitchen duties.

   2. Clothing – Buying, laundering, mending clothing.  Develop/implement programs for dressing and clothing care skills.

   3. Hygiene/Grooming – Purchase of toiletry articles.  Develop/implement programs for daily bathing, toileting, menstrual care, and hair care.

   4. Health Care – Administration of prescribed and over the counter drugs/first aid supplies.  Secure all medication.  Keep daily medication, seizure incident, and illness records as required.  Handle all medical emergencies.  Report illness, injury, or symptoms to your supervisor.  Oversee Health and Welfare of individuals.

2. Consumer Supervision/Behavior Maintenance:

   1. Plan and implement supervision as outlined in Individual Plan.

   2. Implement Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSP) and Behavioral Support Plans (IBSSP).

   3. Fill out GER reports as needed and daily contact logs via the Therap program on computer. 

   4. Ensure client records are maintained in compliance with the state survey standard.

   5. Conduct daily documentation and quarterly review of client records.

3. Recreational Services:

   1. Daily Activities – facilitate activities for all individuals on a regular basis.

   2. Scheduled Activities – conduct and participate in activities while on shift, as scheduled by SDS.

   3. Ensure optimal integration of all individuals in some manner.