Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

COMPENSATION: $19.75 HourlyJoin Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

Primary responsibility is to work in the Day Program of a person served as a Individual Support Staff and/or staff responsible for an assigned group of individuals and to be engaged with him/her, always actively involved and to make sure all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the person(s) served, both in the facility and in the community.

Provides supervision and training to adults with intellectual disabilities in order to promote each person's growth toward his/her highest potential always following his/her individual plan and goals.

Shall teach and instruct people served to do as much as possible for themselves, per program plans, and to not conduct personal business on work time (no personal cell phones, reading, TV watching, writing, etc.)

Communicates concerns related to the persons served and Day operations needs to the Program Supervisor or Program Manager in a timely manner.

Utilizes approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to enhance the progress of achieving goals and objectives.

Works hands on directly with people served to assist each person in developing independent living skills, such as mobility, budgeting, personal hygiene, socialization, and employment skills if applicable.

Knows whereabouts of persons served at all times.

Meets with the Program Supervisor and/or Program Manager or his/her designee routinely for scheduled meetings.

Is knowledgeable of routine and emergency medical procedures to include, but not limited to, CPR, vital signs, positioning, wheelchair usage, transfers, assistive devices, splints, and walkers.

Administers correct and timely medication (oral, topical, nebulizers, bowel regimens) consistent with the Physician Medical Order Form (PMOF) and the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and ensures three-way check.

Is responsible for aiding persons served in the care and maintenance of his/her personal belongings and ensures these are secure and controlled by each person during day hours.

Completes appropriate records and reports, i.e.

monthly reports, incident reports, seizure records, program activity logs, fire drill reports, etc.

Is responsible for transporting persons served to and from residential provider, activities and community outings.

Assumes financial responsibility for Agency and persons served f...