Direct Support Professional III-CRISIS

InCommunity is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live safe, healthy and joyful lives in their communities. We offer a culture of integrity, service, and respect for the dignity of every individual. All employees, including the Direct Support Professional III (DSP), are expected to model and promote the organization’s mission and values in every aspect of their work.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements interventions to persons in crisis; under the supervision of the behavior specialist and lead LCSW/LPC, for In-home and Out-home Crisis Support Services

• Maintain hyper-vigilance during shifts to provide redirection and other behavioral interventions to individuals in crisis;

• Demonstrate and perform as an effective adult model for people we support;

• Implement ISP goals

• Keep accurate daily documentation of activities (progress notes), fire/ disaster drills, behavior support plans, monitor and track targeted behaviors, medications, ISP tracking, as well as other documentation and enter into documentation system per protocols.

• Review medication administration reports for assigned homes and supervise individual with self-administered medications;

• Assist in creating a physical environment that lends to progress including house cleaning and laundry;

• Assist with the execution of ADLs

• Communicate professionally and act respectfully with people we serve and support.

• Participate in annual trainings to remain updated on skills and as needed based upon the behavior support plan.

• Notify supervisor of individuals elopements or physically aggressive behaviors immediately.

• Develop weekly/monthly menu with individual assistance.

• Monitor the vehicles assigned to the homes for cleanliness and good working order.

• Manage aggressive behaviors.

• Other duties may be assigned.