What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Lehigh Valley Adult Services?
LEHIGH VALLEY ADULT SERVICES
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) shall be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and support of consumers in an assigned residential program. DSPs are responsible for providing quality care and support to all consumers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Participate in Plan development
- Provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
- Act as a liaison on behalf of LVAS to families/constituents of consumers
- Perform ‘Activities of Daily Living’ and client care as assigned
- Assist clients while transferring and/or ambulating
- Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings as assigned
- Attend monthly client Individual Support (ISP), monitoring, and Care Plan meetings with support coordinators and consumers
- Aide in compliance with all State laws and Local regulatory rules
- Act as Incident Commander in the event of an emergency
- Daily Documentation, Scheduling and Participation in Community Integrated Activities
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- First Aid and CPR certified (preferred)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Effective communication both oral and written
- Ability to work independently and as a competent team player
- Capability of lifting without restrictions
- FBI fingerprint (as required), PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, Drug Screen, Physical
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma. Bachelor's degree (preferred). At least one (1) year of experience working in human services and skills to work with dually diagnosed adults.
HOURS OF WORK
Full Time, including weekends
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and work instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with customers and staff.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must successfully pass PA medication Administration Course. Must successfully complete Serve Safe on-line course. Must complete 24 hours of additional training annually.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
