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Gesher Human Services Direct Support Professional/ Appren in Southfield, Michigan
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide training and support to | | the elderly and people with disabilities at home, at work, and in the | | community. DPSs transport, prepare meals, clean, and provide training | | to people at their homes, workplaces and community. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | QUALIFICATIONS * | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | *Education: | | | | High School Diploma or GED equivalent | | | | Other: | | | | - Minimum high school diploma; must be over the age of 18 | | - Valid Michigan driver's license, three (3) years of driving | | experience | | - Flexibility, caring, good communication and computer skills | | | | ** DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | | | | 1. Complete all training and competencies with a passing score. | | | | 2. Achieve all competencies and meet with mentor as scheduled. | | | | 3. Provide participants with training and supports. | | | | 4. Train and support participants with cleaning, cooking, working, | | and recreation activities. | | | | 5. Complete cooking, cleaning and jobs when participants are unable | | to. | | | | 6. Assist participants in making progress toward activities of daily | | living, hobbies/art, work skills, and other community activities. | | | | 7. Ensure participant access to recreational, cultural, and | | religious opportunities. | | | | 8. Provide transportation to and from jobs, day programs, medical | | and dental appointments, activities, etc. with company and/or | | personal vehicle. | | | | 9. Assist participants who have mobility, balance, strength and/or | | physical limitations. | | | | 10. Complete computerized daily progress notes highlighting progress | | toward goals and daily activities. | | | | 11. Follow medication administration and documentation procedures. | | | | 12. Attendant all scheduled meetings | | | | 13. Complete all assigned and requ red trainings | | | | 14. Abide 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 (CARF) | | guidelines. | | | | 15. Other duties assigned | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | WORKING CONDITIONS | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Environmental conditions: | | | | · Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and | | printers, light traffic).Office, residential and community settings | | with varying sizes | | | | · Sit, stand, and use a computer | | | | Physical requirements: | | | | · 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 and medication administration 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. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.
This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains "at-will."* *
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