Reference #: 345597Direct Support Professional- Residential

　　* IDD

　　Description

　　Job Summary: Direct Support Professional provides direct services and residential support to consumers in a respectful manner, assisting with daily personal hygiene, physical tasks and life tasks on a Full Time basis ensuring the dignity & privacy of consumers.

　　Responsibilities and Job Duties:Conduct assigned activities with residents (consumers) for educational, social, leisure programs while eliciting their input and feedbackAssist in promoting healthy daily living, encouraging wellness and healthy dietary practicesAssist with meal preparation, serve meals, and provide clean up as neededAssist in obtaining medical care for consumersAdminister approved medications to consumers as directed & in a timely, accurate mannerSafely operate a COMHAR vehicle to transport consumers and for other assigned functions.Immediately report any site or consumer related crisis or unusual incident to Site ManagerComplete required daily progress notes for assigned residentsEnter documentation on a daily basis into the residential log, as requiredParticipate fully in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, as assignedParticipate fully in quality Improvement programs as assigned or requiredAttend all required meetings and training programs as assigned or requiredPrepare and submit accurate, complete and timely reports of all non-emergency and crisis level events to Site Manager or other supervisor, as requiredMaintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer related informationReport any staffing problems to Site manager or other supervisor, as requiredComply with all COMHAR policies and procedures at all timesParticipate in and complete cross-training for assignments at other sites.Engage in crisis intervention, utilize approved techniques as instructed in training programs.Report crisis incidents immediately, record required relevant informationReport any work or Site related injury immediately to the Site ManagerEnsure safety of the residents and premises, report unsafe conditions to Site ManagerOther duties as assigned

　　Requirements

　　Required Qualifications and Experience:High School Diploma (or GED)Current PA Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.Three months of related experience in an IDD Residential facility or related environmentAble to maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer records and information.Able to acquire working knowledge of COMHAR policies and other applicable regulationsAttention to details to ensure safety for residents and for safely operating program vehiclesAble to work well with individuals with varying emotional and cognitive challenges .Able to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities.Able to complete assignments in a timely manner while adhering to COMHAR procedures.*Effective October 15, 2021, all employees/contractors/interns/volunteers are required to provide our office with proof of COVID vaccination.

　　We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.PM20Salary Description$15.75