Direct Support Professional - Residential NAW, Autumn at United Counseling Services – Bennington, Vermont

Why Join UCS:

For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Group Home Manager, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential, Night
Awake provides oversight supervision of clients, and direct services as needed. Implements facets of the Individual Service Agreements (ISA) as applicable and provides housekeeping services as assigned.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.0 DIRECT SERVICE

Provides varied specified levels of supervision of residents in their home overnight. Attends to personal care needs. Attends to any medical needs. Complies with regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs medication administration, as assigned. Safely transfer clients as individual need determines (toiletries, personal care, etc.). Will follow all individual preferred plans of care such as when to wake a client while sleeping to assist to the toilet etc. Change beds as needed to ensure comfort of residents. Must be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures. Serve as a positive role model to staff and clients.

2.0 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Functions as a member of the Group Home team. Attends staff meetings as scheduled. Implements Individual Plans as applicable and documents data. Serves as an advocate for individual residents. Will communicate any concerns or ways to improve services to the Group Home Manager in a timely manner. Attends meetings as scheduled.

3.0 RECORD-KEEPING

Accurately enters data, progress notes, timesheets, and any other assigned paperwork. Fully completes incident reports in a timely fashion.

4.0 HOUSEKEEPING

Checks house for any real or potential hazards and reports problems to Manager. Attends to laundry. Prepares food items for meals as needed. Performs general housekeeping activities and cleaning tasks as assigned.
* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Typing and navigating computer skills, e-mail usage.