Direct Support Professional
Job DetailsSalary Range: $0.01 - $0.02 Hourly
Description
Company Purpose:
Global Dynamics LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in providing Healthcare Clinical and Support Services, Administrative, and Training Support for the Federal Government. Global Dynamics, LLC is a leader in the personnel support services industry setting a new standard in career placement and flexible staffing.
Position Title: Director Support Professional
Position Summary:
To ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have opportunities to actively participate in all aspects of community based and integration supports for the developmental disabilities waiver.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor individuals to ensure safety regarding medical, health, behavioral, and environmental issues.
- Assist with daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry, cooking etc.).
- Assist in budget development, monetary transactions, and teaching of use of money with individuals personal use funds as they are needed.
- Implement Person Centered Plans, Outcomes, Goals, and Strategies.
- Complete paperwork as assigned, include routine drills such as Fire Drills
- Assist with banking and budgeting and assist with shopping, when applicable.
- Plan, assist, and participate in community inclusive outings with individuals (e.g., visiting family, friends, church/temple, shopping etc.).
- Assist the individuals with recreational, cultural and vacation plans of their choice.
- Maintain living environment in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and health department standards.
- Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable.
- Accompany individuals on medical appointments and emergencies as needed.
- Maintain responsibility for all assigned sites.
- Communicate with and update the Coordinators/ Program Managers and or Residential Manager on a regular basis.
- Attend all meetings and in-services as requested by supervisor.
- Work with individuals as assigned by supervisor.
- Complete all agency required trainings for position.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma
- 1-year related experience preferred.
- Must be able to work independently.
- CPR & First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens
- DDA DSP Certifications for Maryland
Working Conditions:
- Must assist with daily living skills (e.g., lifting, transferring, toileting, personal hygiene, laundry, and cooking).
- May be required to lift /assist in transferring individuals.
- Must be available in emergency situations as the need arises.
- State issued driver’s license required and approved clean driving record necessary
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