Direct Support Staff

Direct Support Staff The Direct Support Staff is trained to provide personal care and related services.

Qualifications:

Selected on the basis of such factors as: an interest in people, tact, a history of emotional stability, dependability in employment, neatness in appearance and practices, good personal hygiene, and good judgment

Responsibilities:

Performs household budgeting and consumer education. Markets to stretch the dollar and prepares nutritious and appetizing meals. Performs some personal care such as assistance with bathing, toileting, eating, dressing, grooming, and walking. Assists with simple health care routines such as reminders to maintain diet restriction, medication regimen, and recommended exercises. Provides skilled observation and detailed feedback to the caseworker on consumer's behavior, mood, and adjustment in the home. Teaches home management skills, and encourages and stimulates self-help attitudes and behavior. Gives emotional support and encouragement during period of loneliness, depressions, bereavement, etc. Performs routine housekeeping tasks that are required. Cares for clothing, washing, ironing, and mending. Records observation and signs each entry on the appropriate form for each visit made. Communicates daily or more often as necessary with his/her supervisor. Immediately reports emergency situations by phone to supervisor or On-call. Confirms on a daily basis the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director in order to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel. Notifies the Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings that will affect service with the Agency.

Special Requirements:

Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation

Functional Abilities:

Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position Able to physically perform the duties required by the position

Qualifications:

Selected on the basis of such factors as: an interest in people, tact, a history of emotional stability, dependability in employment, neatness in appearance and practices, good personal hygiene, and good judgment