Direct Support Professional - Group Home

Cascade Connections - Lynden, WA

Full-time

Lynden, WA

Social Assistance

About the position

Support individuals with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Assist clients with daily needs, as specified in individual care plans and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Provide support with daily life skills, community integration through outside activities, and assistance with medical care. Maintain professional conduct and adhere to agency and state policies and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow Cascade Connections Mission statement and values.
• Understand and regularly review each client's Person Centered Service Plan (PCSP), and follow plans when providing care.
• Understand and regularly review Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISPs). Carry out goals and training programs as specified in the IISP and provide care that is consistent with the IISP. Appropriately document all goals worked on.
• Understand and regularly review Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs) and Functional Assessments (FAs) for applicable clients. Follow strategies identified in the client's PBSP in response to their challenging behaviors.
• Follow support plans in regards to medication administration, and document medications in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Support clients to complete ADLs as independently as possible. Assist and supervise clients with daily personal care (e.g., bathing, toileting, etc.) to ensure their safety and well-being at all times. Assist clients in carrying out basic household chores (e.g., cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, etc.).
• Support clients' access to the community by referring to activity calendars and allowing flexibility for scheduled and unscheduled outings. Assist clients with community interactions. Be professional, and lead by example.
• Establish and maintain positive communication, working relationships, and professional boundaries with clients, guardians/family members, healthcare practitioners, community members and co-workers. Keep the Area Manager apprised as issues arise.
• Assist clients with financial transactions as directed by supervisor or Assistant Site Manager. Keep receipts for all client purchases, and document appropriately.
• Assist clients in accessing appropriate transportation, either by agency vehicle or by public transportation (note: staff are required to use personal vehicles - with active insurance and updated vehicle inspection when appropriate agency vehicles are unavailable).
• Help keep agency vehicles clean and in good repair by reporting any damage or problems to the Area Manager.
• Assist and instruct clients in emergency evacuation procedures. Conduct monthly apartment safety checks.
• Read information boards and Therap SComms/T-Logs/ISP data, check box for notes, and exchange pertinent information with staff during shift change.
• Complete all documentation on assigned clients prior to leaving shift. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, MARs, ADLs, Intake/Elimination Records, IISP goals, T-Logs, etc.
• Report unusual or emergent situations to the Area Manager. Complete Therap General Event Reports (GERs) within 24 hours of the incident for management review.
• Immediately report all alleged or suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation to Residential Care Services (Complaint Resolution Unit) and the Area Manager.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of client records and information (see Confidentiality Pledge).
• Participate in all designated in-service trainings and attend all staff meetings, as directed by the Area Manager.
• Punch in and out of Paycom at proper times to ensure time worked is reported correctly. Submit timecard, verifying its accuracy by due date. Communicate to management any discrepancies between time worked and schedule.
• Abide by Cascade Connections' leave request policy if unable to work a regularly scheduled shift. (All leave requests approvals are at the discretion of the Area Manager based on needs of the program).
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Effectively communicates and understands, reads, and writes in English
• Willing and able to follow Cascade Connections' drug-free workplace policy and submit to for-cause drug testing
• Organized and efficient
• Able to work independently and in a group
• Able to perform the personal care and housekeeping tasks detailed in this document
• Able to fulfill non-standard work hours (at least one evening and one weekend) as needed by the program
• Able to work with a diverse set of clientele in various settings
• Treats all clients with respect and is able to relate in a warm and caring manner
• Able to meet the 'Additional Requirements' below

Nice-to-haves

• Valid Washington State driver's license, clear driving record, and reliable transportation (upon hire)
• Residence phone or cell phone (upon hire)
• US bank account for direct deposit (upon hire)
• Disclosure Statement (upon hire)
• Passing federal fingerprint background check (initial background check authorization submitted within 1 day of hire; fingerprints for federal background check submitted prior to working unsupervised)
• Negative 2-step T.B. test results (Cascade Christian Home only, initiated within 3 days of hire)
• Orientation & Safety Training and Policy & Procedures Training (first day of employment)
• Food Handler's Permit (Cascade Christian Home only, within 14 days of hire)
• Hepatitis B vaccine or waiver (within 30 days of hire)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (within 30 days of hire, prior to working unsupervised)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training (within 30 days of employment)
• 40-hour CORE and 30-hour Population-Specific Trainings (within 120 days of hire)
• Developmental Disability Specialty Training (if not required to take 40-hour CORE, within 120 days of hire)
• Nurse Core Delegation Training (prior to being delegated for medication administration)
• RIGHT RESPONSE Advanced Certificate (within six-months of hire)
• Home Care Aide (HCA) Certification (within 200 days of hire) or NAC/LPN/RN certificate

Benefits

• Sick leave
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance