Direct Support

Title: Direct Support Professionals
Supervisor: Direct Support Supervisor
Purpose: Under the supervision of the Direct Support Supervisor the Direct
SupportProfessional is responsible for the shift coverage and clinical intervention to clients.
Requirements: Acquire High School Diploma or GED, and /or one year’s experience working in a
related field, valid driver’s license, and minimum age of 18 years old.
Responsibilities: The Direct Support Professional t is responsible for the following but not limited
to the specific responsibilities:
● Requirement to pass criminal background, central registry, CARI check, and a drug test
pre- employment and randomly, Physical and PPD at time of hire.
● Complete basic staff training required by the Division within 90 days of employment.
● Assist in the formulation ofISPs;
● Establish and maintain working relationships with families, guardians, case managers,
and other interested persons;
● Assist Individuals in the overall operation of the home to ensure the house is clean and in
good order;
● Shop for food as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor;
● Assist Individuals with self – help and grooming skills, laundry, and domestic chores;
● Respond to emergency situations as directed by the Direct Support Supervisor;
● Participate in ongoing training to learn various behavior management methods and
techniques;
● Assist with medical care of Individuals including transportation, pick – up of
prescription, communication of medical information, etc;
● Assist with meal planning / preparation;
● Be available to Individuals and staff on a 24 hour basis during emergencies;
● Ensure that the house is properly secured for the night;
● Provide training in the area of bedtime readiness;
● Ensure that the Individuals in the bed at a reasonable hour, properly bathed, and readied;
● Complete household cleaning as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor;
● Record significant shift happenings and observations in the daily log;
● Be responsible for group home laundry, and for Individuals laundry as assigned;
● Monitor each Individual and attend to Individuals needs throughout the night;
● Complete a daily medication count;
● Waken the Individuals at an appropriate morning hour;
● Train and supervise Individuals around morning outlines;
● Review the implantation of the IHP and monitor continuing IHP development;
● Administer medication, record the administration of medication in accordance with DDD
guidelines. Assists the Direct Support Supervisor with continuous monitoring of
medication administration procedures;
● Requirement to cooperate with the Department of Human Services, Division of
Developmental Disabilities licensee and staff in any inspection or inquiry, investigation;
● Assure that each Individual is free from physical or mental abuse;