Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. SUMMARY The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing 24‑hour supervision of individuals in service primarily in the home setting and the community, as well as the day habilitation/program sites and work sites, as needed. The Direct Support Professional works in a Personal Care Alternative setting or Group Home setting, as needs require. They provide training and teaching for individuals in activities of daily living and work with the individuals to reach their highest potential while maintaining their independence. The Direct Support Professional will provide for the general welfare of individuals in a person‑centered environment and maintain program files, assisting in achieving program goals as needed to maintain program accreditation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Train and teach individuals in accordance with the Individual Plan (IP) and the Individual Services and Support Plans (ISSP), increasing independence and social skills as the individual's needs dictate. Promote reasonable and appropriate supervision for individuals in service in accordance with the IP. Pass the Medication Administration test with no more than two attempts and administer medication to individuals according to physician orders and using appropriate administration techniques as outlined in the Medication Administration course. Respond to medical and other emergencies appropriately. Communicate individual health concerns to the agency's nurse or other designated personnel. At various sites, provide help in cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene and incontinence care of individuals, light snow removal, vehicle cleanliness, etc. Must be able to perform lifting and transferring techniques as trained and pass written and performance testing. The employee will occasionally lift and/or push and pull up to 100 pounds in floor‑to‑waist, waist‑to‑shoulder, or shoulder‑to‑overhead movements. Drive agency vehicles (and personal vehicles) as necessary for transportation of individuals in service and to perform other agency business. With or without reasonable accommodation, be able to regularly sit, walk, stand, climb up and down stairs, physically restrain individuals pursuant to training (when necessary) and sit at a computer for long periods of time and repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (typing, data entry). Communicate through speech with individuals in service and public in both quiet and noisy environments. Operate a personal computer and related software. Tolerate various levels of stress and meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Demonstrate specific vision abilities, including close, distance, and depth perception; be able to read handwritten or typed material and adjust focus. Work and concentrate in both noisy and quiet environments. Squat, stoop, kneel, and reach above the head. Forward motion will occasionally be required. Perform physical duties as listed in the Physical Demands section. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assess, train, teach, and assist individuals with various skills or employment‑related skills individually or in small group settings via direct modeling of work skills; computer‑related software; verbal or other demonstrated methods of training. Monitor individuals' personal hygiene and provide training and support as needed. Follow menus to ensure that well‑balanced meals are prepared and served. Provide documentation as required by the Program Standards, including but not limited to monitoring and tracking documentation in accordance with the IP or ISSP, attendance forms, timesheets, incident reports, medication counts and ordering, supply ordering within budget, filing data in each individual's personal file, summarizing training plans, and re‑ordering forms as needed; follow procedures as required by local, county, state, and federal licensing agencies. Assess individual progress regularly and participate in all assigned individual meetings, providing required written and verbal reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of daily work by communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Maintain the physical facility both interior and exterior, in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion. Maintain strict confidentiality of information learned regarding individuals, program issues, and staff information. Perform light cleaning to the vehicle, both interior and exterior, as needed. Assist with overall, general organization and flow of activities in assigned programs. Responsible for conducting, evaluating, and documenting evacuation drills per state licensing requirements and or Individual Safety Plan. Participate in staff training activities and staff meetings, as outlined in the agency's staff development curriculum and as required. Maintain certifications for First Aid, CPR, crisis prevention and other courses as required. Work multiple sites or flexible schedules as agency and supervisor deem necessary. Staff attendance and promptness to assigned shifts is essential. This position may require irregular, extended, and/or on‑call hours; staff may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overnight shifts and remain awake for up to 16 hours as individual needs require. Assist with the development of annual assessments and Individual Service and Support Plans and track the programs as indicated for assigned individuals. Safeguard all agency funds and property. Plan and implement recreation activities and provide community access for individuals. Provide transportation for individuals as needed. Follow agency policies and procedures in carrying out duties. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory staff and/or designee. Other reasonable duties as may be assigned. MINIMUM/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. Persons hired into this position must be licensed drivers and have reliable transportation. If current license is from out‑of‑state, a valid Colorado Driver's License is required within ten days of hire. Background check, drug and alcohol check, reference check, and motor vehicle checks must be passed. Current motor vehicle insurance is required. Driving is an essential job duty. Preferred: Six months experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, and stand. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching above the head, and other similar actions will be required. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. #J-18808-Ljbffr