What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Consumer Support Services, Inc.?
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate; 18 years of age and ability to deliver Homemaker Personal Care Services according to the regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and valid driver’s license (5 points or less on BMV Driver’s Abstract).
HOURLY OVERTIME NON-EXEMPT
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Plan, coordinate and supervise activities for work (if applicable), social and leisure experiences, always ensuring the welfare and safety of the individual at all times.
2. Plan and supervise expenditures or financial needs, documenting properly, all the individual purchases and expenditure requirements.
3. Plan, perform and supervise basic life activities as indicated in the ISP / IHP.
4. Plan, cook and serve nutritious meals each day for the individual.
5. Maintain and clean the work site as indicated in the ISP / IHP.
6. Participate as a member of the Individual’s team.
7. Report and document the individual’s progression or regression
8. Provide transportation services as outlined in the ISP / IHP.
9. Obey all traffic laws to assure safe and legal transportation of everyone in the vehicle.
10. Participate in initial and ongoing training as required by agency, local and state regulations.
11. Document and maintain accurate records.
12. Attend all staff meetings and successfully complete all assigned training.
13. Establish and maintain appropriate and beneficial relationships with individuals, families, guardians and community.
14. Be prepared and capable of responding to emergencies.
15. Insure that individual’s rights are observed.
16. Communicate to your Site Supervisor/Home Manager concerns or incidents that should arise.
17. Communicate with all co-workers at the assigned site any concerns that may arise.
18. Adhere to CSS Policy and Procedure.
19. Assist the individuals to advocate for their own needs.
20. Adhere to all safety standards set forth per regulatory agencies and CSS.
21. Perform other related duties as necessary, assigned, and appropriate to enhance the lives of the individuals.
22. Adhere to the CSS Employee Code of Commitment.
CSS Mission Statement:
“At Consumer Support Services, Inc. we believe in providing supports for all individuals with developmental and other disabilities to maximize their ability to exercise their choices and preferences. CSS is committed to helping each individual achieve as much independence as possible. The focus of CSS is to protect the individual’s rights, independence, and safety; which facilitates the increase of skills, competencies, and opportunities to make choices. These core values enable the individual to maintain and strengthen valued family and other personal relationships.”
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.20 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Niles, OH 44446: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have valid Auto Insurance?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person