Direct Support Professional (DSP)

HAALO Innovations

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional

JOB SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will be responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of consumers residing within Haalo Innovations Residential Facility Program. The DSP will provide a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with developmental disabilities. This includes direct supervision of program individuals and implementation of individual plans and behavior plans. DSP's are required to follow HAALO's policy, Title 22, and Title 17 regulations. The DSP must be dependable, patient, and a team member. All DSP's follows the Facility Manager's lead and report directly to the Administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May include but are not limited to the following additional assignments, projects, and duties:

• Adheres to the Mission and Statement Purpose of Haalo Innovations, LLC.
• Respect consumers' rights and advocate accordingly. Ensure all consumers and staff; demonstrate respect and promote choices for all consumers.
• Escort consumers to exterior medical/psych/ therapy appointments. Ensure that all proper documentation is completed, signed, and returned.
• Promote consumers' interaction with family members and socialization in the community.
• Act as an appropriate role model and support consumers in using appropriate language, appearance, dress, manners, and respect.
• Promotes participation and involvement in community outings.
• Support consumers in their daily living and assist them with their daily living skills (i.e., including but not limited to cooking, homemaking, banking, shopping, etc.).
• Assist consumers with their hygiene, including but not limited to incontinence needs, bathing, dental care, trimming and filing nails, etc.
• Assist the Administrator, Manager, or co-workers in developing consumer objectives and behavior plans when assigned.
• Assist with planning and implement recreational activities with supervisory approval.
• Assist in planning healthy, weekly menus according to consumer's dietary needs and preparing daily meals.
• Make recommendations regarding the health and well-being of consumers to HAALO's Manager and Administrator.
• Administer, monitor, and document consumer medications according to HAALO policies and procedures.
• Observes and document consumers for any changes in behavior, health, or mental health status that may have resulted from medication, environment, or life events, etc.
• Phone in and pick up prescriptions as needed. Examine all new prescription packaging and labeling to ensure the correct medication is received and conduct pill count.
• Operate and maintain household appliances and tools, agency cell phones, fire extinguishers, and other minor residential equipment in a conscientious manner.
• Perform housekeeping duties with consumers, including, but not limited to, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, cleaning of bathrooms and laundry, etc.
• Provide safe and secure transportation services to residential consumers in accordance with all HAALO policies and procedures. Always adhere to all traffic laws and public safety standards.
• Must comply with HAALO's policy when managing confidential information for HAALO Innovations and consumers.
• Comply to CCL Regulations Title 22 and Regional Regulations Title 17 policy and procedures.
• Must be able to type on PC, maintain documentation with all aspects of HAALO consumer's paperwork.
• Understand and follow HAALO policies and procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Follow shift change procedures at the beginning and ending of each shift worked.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, including in-house staff meetings and required training.
• Participate in the ID Team Meetings in coordinating consumers data, IPP/ISP for semi-annual and annual reviews.
• Perform other job-related duties and complete projects, as they may be assigned by administrative personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Must remain professional with HAALO's consumers, staff, consultants, and affiliates of HAALO, including verbal, written, and via phone.
• Must be able to read and write with English proficiency.
• Must be able to complete all required training in the required allotted time successfully.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage work time efficiently.
• Computer Knowledge and skills (i.e., Word doc., Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified (within two months of hire).
• The ability to work flexible hours: weekdays & weekends A.M. and P.M. shifts.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must be fingerprinted, pass DOJ/FBI background; able to maintain a background clearance. Must pass health screening physical exam and TB clearance.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License to operate an agency or personal vehicles.
• Must be insured or able to be insurable by the agency.
• Must possess and maintain a clean 24-month driving record (no major traffic violations and not more than two minor traffic violations) to operate agency vehicles.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 35 lbs.; stand and sit for extended periods; bend at the waist and knees; kneel for extended periods.
• Must possess the ability to exercise restraint and self-control in potentially volatile situations, including, but not limited to, being confronted verbally or physically in a threatening or aggressive manner by the people receiving support. This also includes the ability to deal with and redirect aggressive behavior.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED: Associates Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Human Services; a Registered Certificate as a Behavior or Psychiatric Technician or in a field related to Mental Health is desirable. An equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. 6 months of professional experience working with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred but not required.

CHANGES IN JOB DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITES:

Haalo Innovations reserves the right to make changes to job descriptions, responsibilities, functions, employment practices, supervisory lines of authority, and employment titles, etc., as it deems necessary.

HAALO Innovations is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Murrieta, CA 92562: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Direct support: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20