Job Information
Hope Network Direct Support Professional I in St Ignace, Michigan
The Direct Support Professional I is a key associate at Hope Network whose primary responsibilities include: the provision of intervention techniques and support to the person served by Hope Network in a clinical program, transitional and/or long term residential setting, day program or vocational setting. The DSP/Rehab Tech I will provide the appropriate intervention, level of support and/or supervision to support the goals of the person served, ensure their optimal health and safety and assist them to become integrated into his/her community and/or the least restrictive environment. Support and/or assistance may be required in the areas of mobility, activities of daily living, communication, cognition, health management, social networking, vocational, leisure time management and community integration that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Hope Network.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
Demonstrates professional behavior that is consistent with Hope Network's culture, mission, values, policies and procedures. (review and sign acknowledgment form in Employee Handbook - 3.1 Behavioral Expectations and Commitments and 3.2 Customer Service Expectations - Hope Network Employee Handbook)
Demonstrates an awareness of and responds to signs of abuse, neglect or exploitation and follows procedures to protect a consumer from such harm. Possesses knowledge of and can successfully implement Hope Network Safety Plans and Procedures to ensure the safety of the person served at all times, including emergency situations. This may include providing direct supervision to the person served or tracking their whereabouts depending on their assessed level of independence.
Knowledgeable of and successfully implements a Person Centered Approach/Individualized Service Plan for each person served.
Recognizes communication as a core function of support and uses person first language and effective communication skills to establish a collaborative therapeutic relationship with the person served and professional relationships with their social support network and any external stakeholders.
Promotes the health and wellness of each person served in the areas of physical, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being, including, but not limited to: nutrition, medication administration, basic first aid/emergency response, leisure time management, access to recreation activities of interest, meeting spiritual needs and social relationships.
If required by home/program, must be able to pass Medication Administration Training,
demonstrate accurate medication administration and perform this duty with minimal errors, in accordance with the Hope Network policy expectations.
- Understands the formal and informal assessment practices in order to respond to the acute and/or chronic medical, behavioral, leisure and/or care needs, desires and interests of the person served, as prescribed and according to training protocols.
(i.e. Diabetes management through the provision of a prescribed diet, administering insulin and responding appropriately to a high or low blood sugar level). Assists with information gathering related to the person's served outcome measures and reports any medical, behavioral, social or cognitive concerns to the appropriate team member.
References the care plan of the person served and/or collaborates with their treatment team to match specific physical/cognitive and/or behavioral supports and interventions to the unique ADL needs of the person served (i.e. hygiene, toileting, feeding, mobility, money management, use of adaptive equipment, etc.)
Demonstrates knowledge of and skill in the implementation of specialized plans and techniques as indicated by the need of the person served or directed by a medical, behavioral or clinical team member.
Knowledgeable o