Direct Support Professional West

Position Title: Direct Support Professional -West Metro Locations- Wayzata New Hope Plymouth St Louis Park Eden Prairie Minnetonka Golden Valley Maple GroveDepartment:DSPJob Status:Non-Exempt-HourlyReporting Relationship:Program ManagerSupervisory Responsibilities:NoneTypical Schedule:will vary including evenings weekends and holidays. DSPs are sometimes assigned to work a shift in a different Hammer & NER Program due to an absence or urgent SummaryThe Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides daily support to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) DSPs develop meaningful relationships and connections with individuals provide them with a safe living environment teach tasks individuals may learn to do for themselves and assist with any tasks individuals cannot do for themselves such as cooking housekeeping bathing and toileting taking medications going to work shopping driving and managing money. DSPs need patience compassion integrity composure under pressure dependability and a strong sense of teamwork. All employees are expected to center model and champion Hammer & NERs core values: Person-Centered Relational Opportunistic and Stewardshipin order to provide people with intellectual and other disabilities the opportunity to live life to its Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist with Daily Living SkillsSupervise the medical financial social and emotional needs of individuals served as well as the daily operations of the program. Assist with all areas of the individuals programs including but not limited to personal cares medication administration daily household chores use of personal finances and support in the drive the company car lift van or personal auto to activities and appointments around the Twin Cities and provide support for individuals participation in the difficult situations effectively. Resolve minor issues when possible and escalate to appropriate leader when necessary. Report all accidents injuries and illnesses or complaints about care and follow procedures for any behavioral or medical emergencies. Follow the laws as a mandated reporter to protect vulnerable adults from abuse neglect and ManagementProvide services and activities that comply with licensing regulations and with Hammers policies and person-centered philosophy exercising good judgement to adapt and apply the guidelines to specific situations. Provide advocacy to protect peoples civil and legal rights. Encourage choice and independence whenever possible fostering a positive encouraging teamwork cooperation and effective working relationships with individuals served families coworkers supervisors and others to facilitate quality services. Support new team members by providing on-the-job complete orientation including medication administration certification. Complete annual training and attend all required meetings as assigned. Complete documentation promptly and with attention to detail. Use computers to maintain timely and accurate documentation for medications activities and outcomes. Read and respond to any emails/communication from your program or the Knowledge and QualificationsEmployees must be at least 18 years to work with people of different abilities genders ages cultures and and willingness to assist individuals with activities of daily living including bathing and and willingness to support individuals with challenging a valid drivers license access to a personal auto and driving record that meets Hammers insurance receive a MN DHS Background study clearance and show freedom from be able to successfully complete all required be prepared to respond to hazardous situations including illness or communication skills including fluency in English and competence with typing emailing and mastering the organizations documentation organizes multiple projects at once requiring excellent time management and close attention to a strong commitment to confidentiality and customer and ability performing physical work including:lifting up to 40 pounds (such as lifting a wheelchair into a van) pushing or pulling an individual in a wheelchair or while assisting with chores and physical cares may include twisting/turning kneeling/squatting reaching and assisting with pivot may require operating specialized medical or adaptive equipment including use of lifting equipment and driving a lift ability and commitment to working with individuals and teams that are mixed across lines of difference such as race gender-identity sexual orientation religion ability age class and immigrant status.#IND