Waypoint Maine
Hospital & Health Care
CommunitySupportDirectSupportProfessional
“Community Support Direct Support Professional at Waypoint Maine. Skills: support members within Waypoint to be connected to others in their community, support independence, promoting self-determination, fostering growth, maintaining a safe and supportive environment, promoting self-determination, self-advocacy. Cultivate a safe and supportive relationship with members and a thorough understanding of service plan and support needs.. Facilitate members’ connections to people in the community.”
What You'll Achieve.
support members to be connected to others in their community; improving skills; promoting self-determination; encouraging personally satisfying lifestyles; fostering growth to the greatest extent possible; track progress towards established goals, objectives, and outcomes.
Industry & Context.
think on their feet; Exercise sound judgment
Must have flexibility to work evenings/weekends if needed., Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach above head, walk throughout building and grounds, push & pull personal care equipment and lift up to 50 pounds independently using safe body mechanics., Implement Safety Care techniques to escort and/or establish member safety in an emergency and/or per the support plan.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or GED, Must become DSP, CRMA, and Safety Care certified as a primary responsibility of the CS- DSP position., Must have valid driver’s license from state of residence, a clean driving record, valid automobile insurance and reliable transportation., Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing English., Must have or gain through training the information technology skills to enter time & attendance, documentation of services, manage & complete trainings, and communicate with Supervisor and co-workers.
Nice to Have
Prior experience not required, but must have the desire to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities, including a willingness to learn and support individuals living with complex disabilities
What You'll Do.
Cultivate a safe and supportive relationship with members and a thorough understanding of service plan and support needs.
Facilitate members’ connections to people in the community.
Provide support and guidance for members during skills building activities.
Implement individual goals and Support Plans as identified in their Person Centered Plans.
Encourage self-determination and self-advocacy by supporting members with exploring areas of interest and expressing their choices.
Access community resources in order to promote opportunities for members.
Transport members as needed to access community resources.
Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of members at all times.
Notify Team Leader of any situation developing or occurring which could have a negative impact on the member’s welfare and safety.
Respect each member’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
Responsible for the administration of medication according to CRMA regulations once CRMA certified.
Understand and comply with the Home and Community Based MaineCare rules
Person-Centered Planning requirements and all of Waypoint’s policies and procedures.
Collect accurate and timely data including updates to member ISP progress notes
and positive support plans daily
as outlined in the plan and as required to track progress towards established goals
demonstrate consistent attendance
and accurately record hours worked.
Follow mandated reporter guidelines regarding reportable events.
Manage agency funds by accurately recording expenditures as required.
Conduct self in a professional
collaborative and positive manner at all times.
Develop and maintain cooperative and collegial relationships with all staff while demonstrating a willingness to resolve conflicts quickly and completely.
Operate as part of a team
maintaining a willingness to accept direction
constructive feedback and information from the Team Leader and Community Support Leadership Team
Maintain all required certifications for the Direct Support Professional position.
Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and trainings
Maintain a highly consistent and punctual employee work record
avoiding absenteeism and tardiness.
Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to assist in all Waypoint settings as needed.
Actively promote safety and safe practices.
Ensure a clean and orderly program site while implementing all cleaning routines and checklists.
Follow all agency safety standards and procedures.
Notify Director to safety and/or maintenance needs by following the internal procedures for reporting and requesting repair or concern.
Follow all transportation policies including identifying any maintenance concerns with vehicles
Other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Operate as part of a team; Develop and maintain cooperative and collegial relationships with all staff; willingness to accept direction, constructive feedback and information from the Team Leader and Community Support Leadership Team
Communication Scope
effective communication; speaking, reading and writing English; communication with Supervisor and co-workers; communicate effectively with members who use English as a primary language; ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
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