Day Program Direct Support Professional

Looking for day work hours helping others and having fun? CALMRA operates a Senior Center in Laurel, MD to provide day services to seniors or those with age-related disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and/or physical disabilities. Our seniors need you to work with them promoting health, social connections and community activities!

Benefits offered (depending on position and hours worked) include Vacation, Personal and Sick leave; Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance; a 403B Retirement Savings Plan with matching contributions; 10 paid holidays annually; an Employee Assistance Program and Paid trainings.

If you love working with people and want a career, not just a job - we would love to talk to you about the possibilities of joining our CALMRA family!

Position Title: Program Specialist/Direct Support Professional

Supervised by: Director of Day Services and Program Administrator

Qualifications: High school degree and one year’s related professional experience Possess valid driver’s license and good driving record and ability to drive a car/van.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am – 3:30 pm (times will vary per transportation route)

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

1. Consistent attendance and punctuality
2. Follow instructions and respond to supervisor’s direction
3. Demonstrate sound time management and dependability
4. Contribute to building positive Teamwork
5. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
6. Exhibit effective communication skills, both written and oral
7. Exhibit initiative and resourcefulness
8. Adaptable to change
9. Consistent demonstration of professionalism
10. Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including 50 pound lifting requirement
11. Ability to prioritize and plan work schedules.

DUTIES OF POSITION

Individual Program Planning

1. Participate in preparation of the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) by completing initial and annual assessments, and present recommendations for development of goals to the Program Administrator/Activity Coordinator.
2. Work in cooperation with the Program Administrator/Activity Coordinator in development, revision, and implementation of each individual’s PCP and all PCP recommended activities identified as the day program service’s responsibility.
3. Assist the Program Administrator/Activity Coordinator in program development, using creativity to promote active engagement and independence.
4. Schedule and implement goals as indicated in PCP.
5. Follow any specialized program developed by the supportive staff (Plan of Care, Behavior Plan.)
6. Maintain open communication with families, caregivers, and residential providers.

Individual Related

1. Supervise individuals at all times keep actively engaged in different tasks/activities to include activities in the community.
2. Report any concerns to the supervisor immediately (injury, illness, unusual behaviors) and document on the appropriate form.
3. Provide additional support, when needed in order to maintain integration in the community.
4. Maintain the individuals’ attendance alerting the supervisor of any concerns.
5. Read the individuals’ daily logs and report any concerns to the supervisor; record in the log, as required.
6. Lift, transfer, toilet, push manual wheelchairs and feed individuals, as needed.
7. Administer medications to individuals as required.

Transportation Related

1. Transport individuals to the day program and other locations as directed by the Director of Day Services, Program Administrator, and Activity Coordinator

General

1. Maintain accountability to the Director of Day Services, Program Administrator and Activity Coordinator.
2. Acquire and maintain all required training certification including Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid, and Van Driving certification.
3. Attend all additional meetings, trainings, and in-services, as directed by supervisor, per regulations, and staff interest; adjusting schedule, as required.
4. Maintain a professional attitude with individuals, coworkers, caregivers, and other professionals.
5. Maintain a clean safe work environment.
6. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required within the scope of the position.

Policy and Procedures

1. Comply with DHMH and CALMRA Inc. Policies and Procedures.
2. Comply with CALMRA, Inc. Policies and Procedures at all times.
3. Support the agency’s mission, goal, and values.

Licensing

1. Provide services that meet applicable licensing, certification, and accreditation requirements.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the DDA Regulations.