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Working in the home and/or a community environment the Direct Support Professional is responsible for the delivery of quality one-on-one services to intellectual and/ developmentally disabled individuals and working towards their outcome statement as outlined in the Individual Support Plan. Care may also involve activities of daily living and communication with other members of the individual’s multi-disciplinary team.
Job Responsibility:
Professionally support adult or pediatric individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, to promote their emotional, physical, and personal well-being
Implement strategies to assist the individual in obtaining their outcome as stated in the (ISP) Individual Support Plan
Complete documentation to substantiate services(s) being delivered. (EVV, daily service note)
Assist the Individual and the Individual’s interdisciplinary team in the development and maintenance of the Individual’s ISP (Individual Support Plan)
Immediately reports any changes or problems in the Individuals condition to manager
Required to complete all documentation in accordance with state and program regulations, Aveanna HealthCare policies and procedures and any applicable accreditation standards
Always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries
Assist individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling
Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests
Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored
Assist individuals in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, personal hygiene, etc
Assist Individuals in living an everyday life
Ensure the health and safety of the Individual
Requirements:
The desire to assist individuals to live life to its fullest
High school diploma or equivalency
Active driver’s license, current automobile insurance, current car registration and current car inspection if transporting
Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual
Must be 18 or older
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements
Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English
Nice to have:
Ability to recognize incidents and report them
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations