Direct Support Professional I Dallas PT
3 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionOur mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities. Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states. Working at Evergreen Life Services isnt just a job; its a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team. If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters. Job Summary Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual plans of care. Essential Job Functions • Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served, • Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed, • Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting maintenance needs, • Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping, • Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene, • Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested, • Prepare meals, • Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested, • Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures, • Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested, • Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s), • Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well-being of all involved, • Provide individuals served transportation in the company or personal vehicle as requestedQualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge, • At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage, • Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports, • Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry, • Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet), • Prior experience as a direct support worker preferredPhysical Requirements, • Constantly moves about to coordinate work, • Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds while assisting individuals served in home, workshop, or job site., • Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate, • Constantly alert and aware to consumers needs, • Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform essential functions. Special Requirements • Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism of the organization., • Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life, • Function successfully in stressful situations, • Demonstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for individuals served, • Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work, • Work assigned shifts as required by management Working Environment May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.