Direct Support Professional- Hourly

<br/><br/><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><strong>Job Title</strong>:</span> Direct Support Professional- Hourly</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;"><strong><span style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hourly Rate:</span></strong> $12.00-$14.00</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><strong>Shifts Needed:</strong> Monday- Wednesday (3:30 P.M- 8 PM)<br> Thursday (6:30 PM-8PM)<br> Saturday (8 AM- 4 PM)</span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit;"><strong>Work Locations:</strong> </span> Idaho Falls, ID</span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">At Home Reach, we are driven by a heartfelt commitment to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to provide compassionate in-home care, empowering our clients to lead fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. As a leading Supported Living Company, we are actively seeking dedicated and caring individuals to join our team as In-Home Caregivers.</span></p><p style="margin: 12pt 0in; background: white; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;">Here Is What You Will Do:</span></strong></span></span></p><p style="margin: 12pt 0in; background: white; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in a manner that promotes independence, dignity, choice, community inclusion, and personal growth. DSPs assist participants in developing daily living skills, achieving individualized goals, and maintaining safe and healthy living environments.</span></p><p style="margin: 12pt 0in; background: white; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">The DSP provides individualized support tailored to the needs, preferences, and goals of each participant while fostering self-advocacy, relationship building, community integration, and skill development. The DSP’s goal is to provide world class, person centered services and support to the individuals that they support.</span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;">PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS</span></strong></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Assist, support, and teach participants in activities of daily living and independent living skills.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Support participants with preparation and participation in daytime, recreational, vocational, and community activities.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Encourage and promote good personal hygiene, healthy habits, and appropriate behavior within home and community settings.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Be Medication Certified and able to pass medications. </span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Assist participants with budgeting skills and money management as appropriate.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Assist participants with grocery shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, household cleaning, and daily chores.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure that participants' homes are cleaned and organized.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Teach and support participants in developing problem-solving, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relationship skills.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Support participants in accessing and utilizing community resources, public transportation, and community organizations of their choice.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Provide opportunities for participants to make choices and participate in decisions regarding daily living and future goals.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Encourage participant empowerment, independence, self-esteem, and self-advocacy.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Assist participants in developing natural supports and meaningful community relationships.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Provide leisure and recreational opportunities based on participant interests and preferences.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Teach and support self-management skills related to health, behavior, safety, and wellness.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Implement individual service plans, behavior support plans, and treatment plans consistently and accurately.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Complete required documentation including daily logs, data collection, progress notes, and shift communication in accordance with agency standards.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate participant concerns, behavioral changes, incidents, and significant updates to the QIDP, Administrator, or supervisory staff.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Respond appropriately to emergency situations and utilize approved crisis intervention techniques when necessary and according to agency policy.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with participant transportation to appointments, activities, and community outings as necessary.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain a safe work environment and follow OSHA and agency safety standards.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Report all suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other reportable incidents in accordance with agency policy and state requirements.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Attend all required training, monthly staff meetings, and annual continuing education requirements.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and participant dignity in all interactions.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Perform additional duties as assigned by management. </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; background: white; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;">QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">High school diploma, GED, or demonstrated ability to provide services according to an individualized plan of service.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with participants, families, staff, and community members.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to safely lift, transfer, and assist participants as required, including lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Basic computer and documentation skills preferred.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Must have an active driver’s license and be able to transport clients. <br><br></span></li></ul><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;">LICENSING REQUIREMENTS</span></strong></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in; line-height: 115%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Current CPR and First Aid certification.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Successfully complete criminal history and background checks</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Free from communicable diseases as required by applicable regulations.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Completion of Assistance with Medications training approved by the Idaho State Board of Nursing or other Department-approved training, when medication assistance is required.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Complete Department-approved traumatic brain injury training as required.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain any certifications or licensure required to perform assigned duties.</span></li><li style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and minimum automobile liability insurance coverage of 100/300 if transporting participants.<br></span></li></ul><p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; 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Keywords: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Location: Idaho Falls, ID - 83415