624-08 Direct Support Professional Overnight Awake

Job description

Description Schedule: Wed-Thurs 11p-8:30a Fri 11p-9a, Sat 11p-10a Full-time: 40 hours: Salary: $17.50-$19: The Direct Support Professional reports to the Residential House Manager (or the Assistant Residential House Manager in the absence of the Residential House Manager) and is responsible for the daily care, supervision and safety of developmentally disabled individuals in both the residential and community settings. Ensuring overnight awake coverage is alert and responsive to needs of individuals. Direct Support Professional will follow through on assignments set by the Residential House Manager and will be responsible for the day to day implementation of the Individual Support Plans and Behavioral Management Plans. This position will be compensated on an hourly basis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Care staff will be assigned specific responsibilities which may include but are not limited to: Advocate: All full time staff will have advocate responsibilities for one of the people living in the home. - Monitor individuals for health and safety. - Safely evacuate individuals from residence in the event of fire or disaster. - Physically assist individuals, as needed,...