Home Based Respite Support

PT and FT available: Part-time-Schedule ,(20 hours or less) ,Thurs and

Fri , 9 am - 5 pm Full Time 40 hours , M-F 9am-5pm Home Based

Residential Supports direct support staff are responsible for providing

high quality direct care services to an adult with developmental

disabilities and high medical needs. Each direct support staff member is

responsible for ensuring the human rights of all Individuals served are

met. Staff are responsible for treating all Individuals with dignity and

respect. Direct Support staff assigned to the individual are responsible

for supporting the Individual in the completion of their daily routines.

Direct Support staff are responsible for ensuring Individuals are

provided with opportunities to learn and exercise increasing

Independence As Much As Practicable. Essential Job Functions Responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of the Individual served, seeking

assistance and medical interventions as appropriate. Serves as a

Mandated Reporter and is required to advise direct supervisor, DDS and

DPPC immediately if abuse and/or neglect of an Individual is suspected.

Handle crisis situations according to agency policies and procedures,

seeking resources when necessary. Monitor home site for safety,

cleanliness and upkeep and take necessary action to ensure same. Report

safety concerns per established protocols. Establish rapport with

Individual participating in the Home-Based Residential Supports program.

Support the learning of the Individual by use of motivational

techniques, effective interventions and various communication approaches

including verbal, gesture, and written communication. Assist the

Individual with any activities of daily living (ADLs) as applicable to

each Individual?s abilities. May be responsible for scheduling and

accompanying individuals to medical appointments/treatments, ensuring

accurate reporting to physician and follow through with respect to

doctor?s orders and recommendations. Responsible for producing accurate,

legible and complete medical documentation for Individuals served,

including but not limited to treatment charts and data sheets. Ensure

Individuals are provided nutritionally sound food options along with the

education to help them understand the impact of their food consumption.

Carry out all interventions in an Individual?s Behavioral Protocol Plan

as written and trained. Redirect and/or physically support Individuals

who may be aggressive using proactive techniques while maintaining

self-control. Communicate effectively, professionally and respectfully

with Individuals, co-workers, management, guardians, and others while on

company time. Responsible for being familiar with and abiding by Agency,

Department, and Program policies and procedures and for acting in a

manner consistent with organizational values, mission, and goals. Attend

and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings and trainings as

well as supervision meetings. This job description is not all inclusive

and does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be

performed by direct support staff. Employees are required to

follow/perform any job-related instruction or job related duty as

directed by their immediate supervisor or another member of management

In The Residential Function Qualifications To Perform This Job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential job

function satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of

The Knowledge, Skills, And/or Ability Required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential job functions. (To review the full Job

Description, Please Visit https://www.incompasshs.org/careers/careers-open-positions/ )