Direct Support Professional

Position Title Direct Support Professional I

Reports To: Program Director/Program Coordinator/Residential Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Funding Source: Medicaid/Waiver

Summary: Position responsible for direct, basic and supportive care to consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities within an assigned program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet Consumer and agency needs.

• Provides training, health monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living and transportation for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provides oversight and intervention to consumers that are experiencing a major behavioral health crisis.
• Serves as a member of the residential/day support services team and attends all designated meetings.
• Maintains daily logs and records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or Service Coordinator.
• Monitors consumer safety needs, including physical, medical, behavioral and psychiatric.
• Monitors consumers to ensure their safety by observing overall health and wellness. Documents consumer functional and dysfunctional behavior according to individual program plan.
• Maintains facility to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Assists with cooking, laundry and other general household activities necessary to maintain sanitary conditions and general housekeeping upkeep.
• Accompanies consumer to doctor's offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet consumer and agency needs.
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must work well in a team environment
• Work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner.

Education and/or Experience: Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks as well as post offer drug screen. Must have valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mobility and ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, reach and lift up to 50 pounds are required in this position

Employee/Applicant Acceptance:

The above information reflects a general description of this position's primary functions. Specific tasks, duties and responsibilities are assigned by the supervisor in order to meet the needs of the specific program or changes in operation or program mission. These duties will be carried out in a setting that values integrated care, physical and mental wellbeing. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

I have read and understand the job description of Direct Support Professional I and by my signature below agree that I can perform these duties as described above. I further understand that this job description is not an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Westbrook Health Service.

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The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of
individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of
over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve
wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time
employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical
illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid
training provide a healthy work life balance.
Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment
decisions are made based upon an individual's skills and qualifications without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual
orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful
discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is
perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally
inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term "disability" is defined in the law, are entitled to
reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is
responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether
accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the
employee and Westbrook.

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of
individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of
over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve
wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time
employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical
illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid
training provide a healthy work life balance.
Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment
decisions are made based upon an individual's skills and qualifications without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual
orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or
characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful
discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is
perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally
inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term "disability" is defined in the law, are entitled to
reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is
responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether
accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the
employee and Westbrook.