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Job description
Direct Support Professional/ResidentialThe role of the Direct Support Professional/Residential is to provide direct care services to Gesher clients in a group or private home setting.Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalentOther: Minimum high school diploma; must be over the age of 18Valid Michigan driver's license, three (3) years of driving experience, and must have own vehicle at work, vehicle insurance and registrationFlexibility, knowledge of basic housekeeping skillsDuties and Responsibilities:Implement client treatment plans as determined by the treatment teamCarry out daily routines as assignedEnsure access to recreational, cultural, and religious opportunities for clientsProvide transportation to and from vocational programs, day programs, medical and dental appointments, activities, etc. with company and/or personal vehicle (if applicable)Ability to assist clients who have mobility, balance, strength and/or physical limitationsWrite daily entries into log regarding each client and his/her interactions; with peer group, Gesher staff, interactions at day/work program and in the community, health and hygiene, household responsibilities and other pertinent informationAssist and support clients with household responsibilities and/or perform house chores when clients refuse or are unable to do so, e.g. laundry, meal prep/clean upReview and sign medication information sheetsAccurate administration and documentation of medicationsAttend all mandatory meetingsFollow the attendance policyAssist with daily living issuesProvide support and encouragementKnowledge and implementation of emergency proceduresAccurately account for any money assignedAct as a positive role model for clients and co-workersAttend scheduled staff meetings and supervision sessions with the house managerFollow Gesher mission statement and core valuesAbide by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, Adult Protection Code, Mental Health Code, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (C.A.R.F.) guidelinesResponsible to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all timesRequired to complete all assigned and required trainingsMay be asked and/or mandated to picked up additional shifts if neededWill be assigned a designated home location but may be asked and/or mandated to work at any other Residential location or site that supports this business unitAny other duties assigned by the house managerWorking Conditions:Environmental conditions: Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). Ability to work in a confined area. Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, reach, stoop, kneel to install computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Light to moderate lifting in required. Accommodation(s): As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.Non-Exempt: This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Worksite address
southfield, MI, 48076, US
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