Join Our Team
Paid and Unpaid Positions Available
Requirements
Must be 21 or over, have a valid drivers license, and be willing to drive individuals to any / all destinations. Also must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Clearances
We require a Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting, and Child Abuse Clearance. If you do not already have these, we will pay for you to get them.
What do Volunteers Do?
Volunteers assist individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans.
Direct Support Professional Job Description
BASIC DUTIES:
- Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans
- Assists and encourages individuals in the establishment of social networks
- Promotes participation and involvement in community outing
- Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time, requesting time o in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule
- Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected Treats individuals with dignity and respect;
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING:
- Administers medications to individuals as assigned
- Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration
- Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times
- Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating
- Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences;
- Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual plan and behavior plan;
- Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participation in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans;
- Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan;
COMMUNICATION:
- Observes individuals for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluates for changes in emotional and physical status
- Reports any noted problems to the CEO immediately and complete a written incident report form
- Acts as a representative for Safe Haven Group Home LLC in a professional manner when required, to families, service coordinators, State ocials, community partners, local businesses, and employers;
- Maintains resident confidentiality
- Communicates with Residential Coordinator when items related to individuals personal needs
TEAMWORK:
- Assists Safe Haven Group Home in the preparation for the annual Individual Planning Meeting
- Treats all individuals and coworkers with dignity, respect, and fairness; Provides support to other team members when individuals are having behavioral issues