Direct Support Professional- Adult Residential (Whitehall, MT)

Our mission is to encourage individuals with brain injuries to reach their highest level of independence and to enhance the quality of their lives by giving them the Freedom to Try.

Many who have encountered a severe brain injury have been told that they will never do again. That blank can be filled with anything from walking to eating without a feeding tube; or from working a job to studying for an exam. The human spirit thrives on hope and hope is the driving force behind determination and perseverance. When hope is crushed failure to thrive quickly follows.

WE BELIEVE in the innate desire of people to want to continue to improve their own lives.
WE BELIEVE there is dignity in risk; when we dare to risk failure in order to grow and accomplish..
WE BELIEVE that with proper support and encouragement individuals with brain injuries CAN and DO continue to regain ground lost at the time of injury.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community we invite you to join our team at Liberty Place.

Liberty Place is looking for the right person to join the team as a direct support professional.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist residents with self-administration of medications in and out of the facility;
• Assist and coach residents with activities of daily living: Bathing dressing grooming nourishment;
• Record blood pressures temperatures pulse and respiration rates as well as weights as requested by the nurse;
• Follow all programs in accordance with the residents Person Centered Service Plan;
• Follow behavior management programs per person Centered Service Plan;
• Assist residents in utilizing their Memory Support Systems;
• Drive and assist residents to community functions and medical appointments;
• Assist residents in and out of the facility during group activities;
• Assist the Habilitation Technician and/or Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy and/or Speech-Language Pathologist;
• General kitchen functions including meal preparation and clean up;
• Assist with facility needs as needed;
• Answer telephone run errands and direct visitors;
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times;
• Make Liberty Place a home-like atmosphere and have fun;
• Assist with overall cleanliness of building such as dusting mopping vacuuming and cleaning bathrooms and shower rooms.

Talents skills and abilities:

• High School Diploma or HSE is required;
• An acceptable criminal and protective services background check;
• A valid Montana Drivers License or the ability to obtain one and an acceptable driving record;
• Must complete a pre-employment Drug screening test and submit to future random Drug and Alcohol tests according to Liberty Place Inc. policy and procedure and FTA regulations where they apply;
• Experience working with people (experience may be volunteer);
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate in English (reading writing speaking and comprehension in order to understand plan and carry out resident care plans);
• Ability to work under pressure and relate in a professional mature manner to residents family community and staff.