Direct Support Professional Substitute (Per Diem)

**GENERAL SUMMARY:** Under the supervision of the Community Home Supervisor, the position is responsible for assisting residential consumers in becoming fully included in the community; enhancing their self image and skills development; and maximizing their independence in life. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** - A high school diploma or GED is required. - One year of experience working directly with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred. **SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:** - A minimum age of 18 is required. - A valid driver's license is required. - Ability to work in a drug-free workplace setting is required. - A criminal background check is required. **CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:** **ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:** - RECOGNIZE that each individual served is to be afforded dignity, respect, and self- determination, as well as the right to be fully included in his/her community with supports where necessary. - ASSIST in implementing Person-Centered/ Individual Service Plans, including outcomes, prescriptive techniques, medical needs, etc. RECORD individual progress. PROVIDE input pertaining to the development and/or revision of the Individual Service Plans. - ATTEND to the daily needs (medications administration, personal hygiene, meal preparation, personal attention, etc.) of individuals. - PROVIDE a safe and adequate home-like environment for individuals. PERFORM domestic duties including light housekeeping, laundry, supply and grocery shopping, etc. - ASSIST individuals in identifying personal interests and establishing community connections with supports where necessary. - IMPLEMENT consumer behavior support plans. - ENABLE consumers to experience a variety of meaningful leisure activities in inclusive community programs. Allow individuals to participate in activities of his/her choice. - PROVIDE transportation to community activities, job , volunteer, or program option, medical appointments, and places of individual choice. - ABIDE by agency vehicle policies. OTHER ELEMENTS: - ASSIST the Residential Supervisor in obtaining supplies. - REPORT any "Unusual Incidents" immediately to the Residential Supervisor and/or Program Specialist. - COMPLETE necessary reports. - MAINTAIN communications with families and advocates of residential consumers. - ATTEND and PARTICIPATE in program staff meetings and/or required in/out-service training. - PROVIDE first aid and/or necessary medical interventions in emergency situations. - COOPERATE with supervisor in providing supervision and direction to students, trainees, and volunteers. - WORK overtime in assigned home or any other Arc home when given reasonable notice by Supervisor or Program Specialist **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Individual must be able to meet established physical requirements of job (ie., lifting various weights, providing ambulatory assistance, performing restraintive techniques, performing any necessary CPR/First Aid, etc.)