Direct Support Professional

Job Description

The primary function of a Program Instructor (PI), also known as Direct Support Professional (DSP), is to assure the positive teaching of the people served in a supportive and continuous manner. This teaching takes place in the home and community and is a vitally important part of the services provided.

The PI is supervised by the House Manager (HM) or their designee. It is recommended that a PI have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Human Services field, and/or experience in the area of developmental disabilities. A PI must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

It is always expected that the PI model appropriate social interactions. In addition, a PI will demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, work without close supervision, and demonstrate good judgment by adhering to GRS code of ethics and conduct.

The first six months of employment includes close on-the-job supervision and teachings in programs and procedures. By the beginning of the seventh month, it is expected that the PI demonstrates the following responsibilities on a consistent basis:

Completion of all required documentation in a thorough and timely manner:

• Daily documentation of out of the ordinary events or episodes which might affect the person’s life
• Accurate completion of incident reports called General Event Reports (GER)
• Familiarity with group home forms and demonstrated proper use of these forms
• Completion of monthly and/or quarterly progress notes as assigned

Follow all rules and procedures:

• Ensure that the human and civil rights of the people served are respected and defended at all times and in all places

• Compliance with confidentiality rules and regulations both concerning transmittal of person served information and household information, as well as all licensure regulations
• Familiarity with the policies and procedures of Gaston Residential Services
• Working knowledge of emergency procedures

Clear and prompt communication:

• Prompt reports of significant events, problems, and information to supervisors
• Participation in daily transition of information with other staff/supervisors
• Communication of significant information during program plan meeting and medical appointments
• Conduct all communication in a professional and courteous manner

Proactive completion of routines and schedules:

• Respond to the needs of the people served including following their individual daily schedules
• Provide safe, punctual transportation of the people served to work, professional appointments, and recreation and leisure activities
• Assist the people served to participate in the scheduled house meeting
• Encourage the person to choose their recreational and leisure time activities, such as swimming, horseback riding, etc. and provide support with participation

Completion of household activities and activities of daily living:

• Assure that people served are actively engaged in all aspects of daily living
• Purchasing, preparation, serving, and documentation of meals according to the menu plan and individual specialized diets
• General maintenance and cleaning of the home and vehicle(s)
• Assist the people served to maintain their personal property in good order
• Assure that the people look their best and that appropriate and individualized hair styles, makeup, and clothing are encouraged
• Insure that the people are dressed appropriately according to the activity planned and the weather expected for the day

Demonstration of professional skills and participation in professional development:

• Use of good judgment, with the needs of the person served as the primary concern
• Working knowledge of each person’s program plan
• Demonstrates the ability to complete goals/objectives as written in the persons plan
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate the teaching of goals/objectives in all aspects of the person’s life
• After medication administration certification, administer and record medications
• Participation in all required classes on the internet and all other scheduled classes as assigned
• Respect for other staff on the team
• Available to participate in any facility survey

Due to the nature of the 24-hour, 365-day a year, residential setting other duties may be deemed necessary by the Assistant Director or the designee and will be assigned as needed. This position may require some overnight hours and travel outside of the local area.

This position requires lifting, pulling, pushing, and bending throughout the day. PI’s must always follow GRS back safety procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.73 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
GRS continues to monitor the current COVID-19 trends. Due to the nature of the business face masks are required when serving our individuals.

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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