Senior Direct Support Professional (NV, Las Vegas) - Opportunity Village
Las Vegas, NV
About the Job
Under the direction of the Lead Direct Support Professional, the Senior Direct Support Professional??will provide support services and hands on care to individuals with varying disabilities (ranging from mild to profound developmental and intellectual disabilities; dual psychological diagnosis; and/or multiple disabilities). This person will assist with the development and implementation of individual support plans as part of a day habilitation placement for people assigned to the Senior Activities Coordinator?s care. The incumbent will assist with the training, coaching and development of Activities Coordinators in the provision of services to assigned individuals.
Embrace Opportunity Village core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with clients and colleagues, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT. Reinforce and positively engage in Opportunity Village?s organizational culture supporting choice and creativity of clients and of staff.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide personal care support for individuals served.
- Assist with the daily coordination of Direct Support Professionals.
- Provide department specific training/mentoring for all new employees and continuing training/mentoring for current employees.
- Assist the Lead Direct Support Professionals??in conducting daily team huddles to solicit feedback, answer questions, and communicate relevant information to Direct Support Professionals.
- Provide the Lead Direct Support Professionals and managers with information regarding staff performance.
- Required to read service and habilitation plans for all individuals served in the Senior DSP?s assigned group to assure each individual is receiving proper care according to their plan(s).
- Assist the individuals served in your assigned group with the achievement of their individual goals,
- Facilitate and participate in daily scheduled activities and collaborate with Case Managers as needed.
- Ensure proper documentation is complete (i.e. ID notes, communication logs, schedules, incident reports and time matrix).
- Responsible for maintaining records (i.e. monthly calendar, daily activities, active treatment, scheduling, community outings and reporting volunteer hours).
- Assist the Lead Direct Support Professional?in maintaining the compliance of staff/client ratio.
- Ensure equipment is clean and functioning daily. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Anticipate safety needs for all individuals and staff and report any and all issues or concerns to department manager(s) as soon as possible.
- Comply with all Federal, State (Desert Regional Center) and local regulations and requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Attend Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings as requested.
- Report suspected Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Isolation (ANE) immediately, and assist with coordination to ensure the incident report is submitted to the Case Manager within 24 hours, as mandated by state law.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position coordinates and provides team leadership for Direct Support Professional.