What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professionals position at Unified Community Connections?
Job Summary:
The Direct Support Professional “DSP” provides support and assistance to adults with developmental disabilities; helps in the development of the individual's independent living skills; develops and implements energetic leisure and recreational activities for the individuals, transports individuals throughout the community, maintains documentation and contact with the Nurse, House Manager, Assistant Residential Director or Residential Program Director, as appropriate. Paid training is provided for MANDT, CPR/FA, BBA, and more.
About Unified Community Connections:
Unified Community Connections is a leading provider of services and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland. We believe that all people living with disabilities have the right to be treated with respect and dignity as well as to exercise the same control over their lives as any other person.
We provide comprehensive, wrap-around services tailored to the unique needs of each person and family we support. Our programs are designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving the quality of life they seek. We promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of life.
Our agency is often the only place for families to turn for help with severely medically challenged loved ones.
Job Duties include:
- Coordinating & participating in recreational activities
- Transporting individuals within the community
- Maintaining/cleaning the residence, preparing meals, & laundry
- Managing overall health including medications & medical appointments
- Documenting your work as progress notes in an electronic records system
- Other duties as assigned
The following are required to be considered for employment:
- COVID-19 Vaccine
- Valid Driver's License with no restrictions
- Motor Vehicle Record with 2 or less points, with no driving restrictions or DUI violations in the last 7 years.
- Ability to lift 50 Lbs. unassisted
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and written) in English with individuals, medical professionals and co-workers
- Demonstrated ability to use basic computers skills using and electronic record/medication administration system.
- Demonstrated ability to use math skills to administer medication.
- Ability to safely handle a motor vehicle and transport others including individuals and staff.
- Ability to push, pull, and bend up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Available Shifts:
- Full-time, Part-time and Occasional (Temporary) Staff needed
- Morning, Evening, and Night Shifts
- Overnight shifts are awake overnight. All shifts require staff to alert, active and available.
Experience
Preferred- Comprehensive paid training is provided! To succeed, applicants must have the ability to comprehend instructions (verbal and written) and write and complete forms as required. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with individuals, medical professionals, and co-workers. Demonstrate basic computer skills using an electronic records/medication administration system (I-care). Lifting up to 50lbs. unassisted is required.
Education
Required- High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
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