About the Role
Provide training, supervision, and assistance to residents with ADL skills and directly participate in daily household management.
Responsibilities
- Train, supervise, and direct DSP staff while on shift, reporting personnel issues to the Program Manager.
- Provide training and assistance to residents to develop and/or improve personal care and independent living skills.
- Develop, coordinate, and provide opportunities for social/recreational activities.
- Provide supervision to residents at the IRA and in the community.
- Train residents in money management, including budgeting, banking, and appropriate purchases.
- Manage resident's personal allowance according to agency financial procedures.
- Intervene in crisis and/or emergency situations following agency policy.
- Provide first aid as needed.
- Follow and ensure DSPs follow mandatory steps for Medication Administration and documentation.
- Supervise resident diet and nutritional needs.
- Provide transportation or access to transportation as needed.
- Accompany residents to medical appointments and complete required documentation and follow-up.
- Clean the IRA and contents as instructed by the supervisor.
- Act as a role model to residents and staff.
- Perform fire drills, complete required documentation, and report any difficulties with evacuation or equipment.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing on-site coverage or emergency support as required.
Requirements
- Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.
Skills
- ADL skills
- Independent living skills
- Money management
- Budgeting
- Banking
- Medication Administration
- First Aid
- Crisis intervention
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- 2 years of experience working with the OPWDD population preferred
Education Level
- Associate's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $21.50 - $22.75/hr.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement
- Company-paid life and disability coverage
- Optional voluntary plans
- 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees
