DSA - Direct Support Aide

Loveland Center, Inc. Equality Through Opportunity

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY:

• Provide the expertise, knowledge, skills necessary to supervise the Loveland Center participants at the program and/or in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A direct support aide must be 18 years or older, have a High School diploma or GED.
• One year of verifiable experience in the healthcare Industry.

DESCRIPTION:

Using a curriculum, following a schedule, supporting, encouraging and empowering participants to reach their goals through hands-on Practical Skills Training as they apply to everyday life. Services are to be provided on campus as well as in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully adheres to Loveland Center's Code of Ethics and Unifying Values.
• Maintain professional standards of the highest quality with regards to health, safety, program room management and public relations.
• Acquire and maintain proficient level of technological skills as applies to job requirements and industry standards.
• Work within prescribed individualized implementation plans and behavior plans for each participant, monitoring progress and giving input on setting annual goals.
• Role model for and guide participants in understanding and developing good work habits and social skills.
• Support participants in activities of daily living including feeding, toileting, behavior management, socialization, communication, and more.
• Attend in-service programs and staff meeting(s) as required for effective planning and programming.
• Supervise participants during all activities including special activities, community outings, and time in the program buildings.
• Participate in trainings to ensure state mandated trainings/ annual continuing education requirements are met and First Aid, HIV and CPR certifications are kept current.
• Keep your assigned program area clean and safe.
• Perform all other duties not specifically identified, as assigned by the Adult Day Training Manager, Area Director, Chief Programs Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or President/CEO.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by a DSP to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, a DSP is regularly required to talk, hear and see; frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. The DSP is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may be required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a DSP would encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, a DSP is subject to indoor conditions and subject to low to moderate noise levels with periodic disruptions in routine and is also subject to various outdoor settings. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT REMAINS ON AN “AT-WILL” BASIS.

This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract and may be changed as the business needs of Loveland Center, Inc. arise.