Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Full Time

Provides direct support to Residential Awake Overnight Direct Support Professionals supported in a manner consistent with the InVision Customized Services mission and philosophy.

Responsible for implementing all aspects of the Individual Support Plan for people supported during the overnight shift.

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

Responsible for the emergent medical care of the people supported and their overall health and well-being during the overnight shift.

During the overnight shift when not directly engaged with the people supported actively remain occupied with tasks that further the needs and goals of the house team and the people supported.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Encourages and honors each person to be the decision maker in his/her lifeInteracts with each person with an understanding that the person is capable and competentEncourages rather than directs each people supportedPerforms all job duties with the understanding that what is most important is that which is important to the person supported.Recognizes and acts upon non-verbal feedback provided by the people supported.Alters the interaction/approach being used with the person in the moment based upon the person's verbal or non-verbal communication and assists in deescalating situations.Listens to the person supported and follows their lead.

Avoids debating, arguing, advising especially during a crisis or situation which may become a crisis.Seeks feedback from the person supported to ensure the person feels heard and supported.Acknowledges mistakes and apologizes to each person, if warranted, thus accepting joint ownership of the relationshipImplements each support plan as written, particularly acknowledging a persons feelings and responding in a way that helps to meet each persons goals and needs, without trying to change the person or their behaviorFully participates in all debriefing sessions which occur following an incidentFollowing debriefing sessions, accepts feedback from each person involved and responds promptly and positively to feedback.Seek tasks that further the needs and goals of the individual supported and the house team when not directly engaged with the individual supported during the overnight shift.Demonstrates professionalism, dignity, and respect towards people supported, co-workers, management, and other associates both within the organization and outside the company.Serves as a constant positive role model with the person supported, team members, co-workers, management, and others both within the organization and outside the company.Assists in planning community and in-home activities that are of interest to and meaningful for the person supported.Seeks feedback from Program Supervisor and Behavior Specialist to ensure their interactions are in accordance with the agency philosophy and needs of the person supportedReports any questions or concerns regarding person supported, co-workers or the organization directly to the program superviso...