This Caregiver/Direct Care Worker(DCW)/Direct Support Professional (DSP) position is an hourly position. Overtime is paid after 40 hours have been worked in one 7- day workweek. This may be a full-time or part-time position.

Summary:

Provides support services to individuals w/ disabilities served by Genesis in a residential setting. Services are provided in compliance with the Individual Plan of Service, Behavior Plan, and through duties assigned to assure the delivery of necessary support services.

Reports directly to: Team Leader (or direct to Field Director if no Team Leader at location)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assistance for each individual can range from occasional verbal reminders to total assistance by the staff according to the functioning level of the individual.
• Provide services and supports as identified in each assigned person’s Individual Plan of Service and Behavior Plan (if applicable).
• Interact with all individuals and all staff at all times with appropriate voice tone, level, and pitch, language used and gestures and physical movements in compliance with individual rights and staff treatment policies. At all times respecting the rights of individuals and staff.
• Provide formal and informal training and assistance in activities of daily living: dressing, bathing, eating, cooking, cleaning, etc.
• Provide formal and informal training and assistance with social interaction skills: talking, writing, leisure activities, treatment toward self and others, etc.
• Provide training and assistance with self-administration, and administer all ordered medications according to approved guidelines, and provide support as identified in the Individual Service Plan.
• Provide transportation for individuals to and from community outings/ activities and scheduled appointments as required.
• Attend work as scheduled, which includes mandatory training sessions/ staff meetings.
• Comply with all duties, policies, procedures, and protocol and other written or verbal directives.
• Provide supervision and support to individuals in community settings.
• Complete all required documentation (including but not limited to: CLS logs, progress
• notes, DHS logs, incident reports, heath care chronological, medication logs, health visit
• records, seizure records and mileage logs).
• Ensure a healthy, clean and safe living environment
• Observe for signs of illness or changes in health and report to supervisor and/or seek
• medical attention.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Primary activities are conducted within consumers’ residence and yard.
• Trips into the community require outdoor travel and potential exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Ability to do light housework and actively work with consumers.
• Must be able to operate equipment (e.g. wheel chairs, hand trucks).
• Must have own transportation (shared transportation/drop offs are not acceptable)
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have current proof of vehicle insurance (some locations require the use of a personal vehicle for transportation of consumer - mileage reimbursements are provided).

Minimum Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work closely with persons with special needs.
• Exhibit an understanding of and comply with the standards of accrediting bodies and the consumer’s Individual Plan of Service.
• Possess a good understanding of community resources and initiatives, especially those affecting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• MORC trained or willing to take training if hired (training provided).
• Certified BBP, First Aid, and CPR or willing to become certified if hired (training provided).

Necessary Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates emotional intelligence;
• Self-awareness - Uses reason when dealing with emotional topics. Recognizes how emotions affect their performance.
• Self-Management - Keeps disruptive emotions in check. Flexibility in handling change.
• Social Awareness - Awareness of others feelings, needs and concerns. Takes personal responsibility. See’s others perspectives.
• Relationship Management - Airs disagreements; addresses conflict constructively.
• Critical Thinking - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Professional Appearance - Demonstrates a neat, clean and professional appearance. Employees are required to dress in accordance with the Genesis Dress Code.

Competencies:

• Cultural of Gentleness - Must create and help facilitate an atmosphere that encompasses a cultural of gentleness not only with those we serve, but also for the team of staff.
• Financial Responsibility - Understands financial targets and budget goals. Creates sound business cases to support expenditures. Promotes conservation of organizational resources. Seeks out improvement, initiates change to promote efficiencies. Aligns work with strategic goals. Does not make spending decision without prior approval from supervisor.
• Working with Integrity - Exhibits ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct. Earns trust of others by disclosing information and admitting mistakes. Recognizes and resolves ethical questions. Encourages open discussion of ethical issues;
• Relationship Building - Builds rapport up, down, and across the organization. Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives. Seeks win-win solutions to conflict. Displays empathy and tolerates diverse viewpoints.
• Communications - Clearly expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Maintains confidentiality.
• Passion for Success - Engaging in activity with a high level of enthusiasm, intensity and effort. Approach duties with desire and determination to achieve.
• Knowledge Driven - Pursues training and development opportunities. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Share expertise with others. Receptive to feedback and embraces continuous improvement.