Job Information
Envision, Inc. ** Direct Support Professional in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13017994
POSITION SUMMARY
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is much more than a caregiver. You will work to help people realize their full potential as they integrate and engage in fun, rehabilitative, and/or vocational activities. This position will help create a safe, positive, and encouraging atmosphere to serve people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and low vision and/or blindness.
\ The DSP must also be able to safely operate a company vehicle, provide transportation to and from destinations, and assist individuals on entry and exit from the vehicle as necessary.
\ DSP must also be able to safely operate a company van, provide transportation for individuals served to and from destinations, and assist individuals on entry and exit from the vehicle as necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE
- Get to know the people you serve. You will provide one-on-one and group instruction to help implement goals, service support, and treatments as outlined in the individuals Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP). Maintain recordkeeping of PCSP and represent the organization when meeting with case manager, families, and guardians.
- Serve as a role model for individuals served, displaying a positive attitude while fostering a positive team environment.
- Transport, accompany, and supervise individuals to and from the program, as well as, out into the community to promote engagement and independence.
- Comply with all DOT regulations and complete driving logs, checklists, and maintenance records as needed on vehicles utilized for transportation.
- Complete incident reports for any accident, illness and/or observations of consumer care.
- Responsible for administration of individuals served medication and proper documentation of medication dispensed.
- Provide basic personal hygiene assistance and meal preparation for individuals served.
- Monitor sustaining activities, projects, and levels of customer service for material handling operations.
- Set up and complete time studies as requested by Manager or Supervisor.
- Arrange workstations for production work, including set up of workspace, maintaining supply of raw materials, quality checks on items produced and cleanup of work area.
- Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.