Job Information
Genesis Community Homes Direct Support Professional Friend (DSPF) in Royersford, Pennsylvania
The Direct Support Professional Friend is a person who is not only focused on the individuals saftey, health, and their environment but is concerned with the individual themsleves and is involved in their day. This person is asking what does the individuals in my care like to do, like to eat, like to talk about, etc.. Then that person is doing those things OR assisting with scheduling those activities. The DSPF is engaged, attentive and listening to the individual's wants and needs. They pay attention to how the individual is feeling and asking what can I do to make a difference. They assist and support in the planning and implementation of a program to meet the social, emotional, physical and personal needs of each Individual. Assists, supports, and instructs Individuals in self-help skills designed to encourage independence. Accompanies Individuals on community outings, medical appointments, and activites as indicated.
Responsibilities
Keeping those in the program safe while in the community and at home. Which includes safe working area, safe driving, and safe living environment.
Keeping those in the program healthy by offering support to make healthy food choices and maintain healthy relationship boundaries. These supports include sharing all concerns with the Program Specialist and Residential Lead Staff (RLS) when needed.
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- Keeping the program clean:
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Clean and disinfect the bathroom, toilet, sink, mirror, replenish toilet paper, soap, and remove trash.
Common areas are to be swept during every shift. Overnight is responsible to mop common area floors.
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- Checking the refrigerator for expired food, labels on all food, clean spills, leftovers are to be used or tossed after 3 days.
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Transportation -you are to safely transport individuals to and from their scheduled activity/event or job.
Medication Administration. You are to take the medication administration training to administer medication and maintain your certification with annual observations.
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``` - Maintain a positive uplifting atmosphere by speaking positive and respectfully to and about others. (SC, coworkers, family members...)
Read and follow the policies and procedures written and established by Genesis Community Homes. (a binder is in each program)
Maintain 24 hours of training annually.
Hold yourself accountable for meeting company expectations *Report absences (lateness included) to your supervisor *Treat others fairly, respectfully, and with dignity *Resolve conflict constructively and professionally *Work as a team and contribute to the team's success *Follow tasks assigned to each shift *Take pride in your work *Actively participates in meetings *May be required to report to alternate sites as assigned *Demonstrates the ability to ensure that the environment is safe *Complying with industry standards (e.g. OSHA, etc.) *Periodically prompts or praises Individuals for engagement in activities and assists and/or supports with activities when needed *Establishes and maintains a therapeutic rapport with Individuals *Always utilizes positive appro ches when interacting with Individuals.
Job Specifications
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: Experience working directly with adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses. Basic experience using Apps on a smart phone (When I Work) preferred. Must possess and maintain valid driver's license and be at least 21 years of age.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Regularly requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, cleaning. Often requires lifting of weight up to 50lbs. Requires physical ability to successfully perform CPR, First Aid techniques. Operates Genesis Community Homes Vehicles.
TRAINING: Required courses as per licensing regulations, ie. Training syllabus.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION: Moderate
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. May occasionally work outside while instructing outdoor activities or community outings. Occasionally exposed to equipment and machinery with moving parts. Exposed to household cleaning supplies. Protective equipment: gloves, protective eyewear, disposable masks, disposable gown and close-toed shoes. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and COVID 19.
Each individual is encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to allow such individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.