Direct Support Professional, Santa Barbara

Job Description

TITLE: Overnight Direct Support Professional

Job Type: Part Time

Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager/Director of Independent and Supported Living Services

Supervision Exercised: None

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Director and Manager, this position will provide awake overnight support services to individuals living in independent and supported living settings, promoting safety, independence and dignity for persons served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Record and appropriately utilize necessary data, progress notes, staff logs, and program required documentation

Supervise and assist persons served in following their overnight and daily morning schedule including household meal preparation, maintaining sanitary and orderly conditions in their home, other household tasks and transportation as necessary

Prompt and assist persons served in medication management as needed

Assists participants in all aspects of personal care

Assist persons served in weight bearing and non-weight bearing transfers

Use crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations when persons served are in danger of injuring themselves or others

Participates in in-service training and staff meetings to facilitate professional development

Complies with all UCP WORK Inc. and OSHA policies and procedures

Other related duties, responsibilities and special projects on an as needed basis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand, sit for long periods of time

Ability to go up and down stairs

Ability to walk for long periods of time

Ability to push or pull wheelchairs when necessary

Ability to speak, read, hear, and understand technical written materials

The employee is frequently required to climb, stoop, twist, or bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds, using proper body mechanics to minimize injuries to self and people served

Full awareness of environmental stimuli

Ability to implement Crisis Management, Safety & Pro Act techniques (training included)

Note: ADA accommodation available.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate of Arts degree or equivalent in related field preferred

Experience working with persons with developmental and/or other disabilities

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality regarding person served and his/her related information

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with little direct supervision

Compassion and respect for persons with disabilities

May need to be available during any disasters, per disaster plan

Must have reliable phone

BENEFITS:

Travel Stipend

Cell Phone Stipend

Paid Time- Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Friends & Family Referral Bonus

Direct Deposit

Anniversary Bonus

On-the-job Training Provided

Up to $750 Sign-On Bonus

Part-time