The DSP for Residential Programs provides for the day-to-day care, nurturing, supervision, support, and development of the individuals assigned. 11:00 PM to 9:00 AM; Days Vary. Must be available to work every other weekend. Job Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintains accurate and orderly procedures for monitoring and documenting individuals’ medications • Assists in the ongoing medical care of individuals • Provides transportation to individuals as needed • Assures ongoing relationship and environment that promotes the individuals’ feelings of self-worth • Structure: Maintains the integrity of the program structure and ensures a healthy environment of the program as indicated by: • Fills in the gaps of the basic schedule with positive learning opportunities and experiences for individuals • Is flexible enough to manage any unexpected challenges with minimal disruption of the schedule • Assists the individuals with their daily life skill needs • Follows a person-centered curriculum according to the individual’s needs and strengths • Documentation: Effectively communicate written information to the right people in such a way as to establish an accurate record of everyone’s progress (daily notes, ISP goals, bowel tracking, seizure tracking, skin integrity, incident/accident reporting, etc). • Helps promote an appealing, clean, healthy, and safe environment that is conducive to positive change. • Establishes and maintains an environment that promotes the safety of the individuals as evidenced by: • Being aware of individuals whereabouts and attitudes • Being aware of hazards and efforts to eliminate them • Reporting illness and injuries to appropriate staff • Complete maintenance requests forms in a timely manner • Participate and assist in all required safety drills • Operates and maintains agency vehicles in a safe manner per policy • Maintains high household standards (including cleaning, organization) • Has a systematic approach to laundry needs. • Prepares and/or assists in preparation of meals according to agency standards • Supervision: Maintains supervision of individuals in accordance with program guidelines • Participates in activities with individuals • Crisis Management: Ability to handle crises in such a manner so as not to compromise the positive milieu of other individuals and/or program • Relationship Building: Develop and maintain effective relationships • Understands how own emotions can affect individual’s care and where that impact is non-productive • Treats individuals, families, and guests with respect • Initiate 1:1 contact with individuals • Gives individuals positive feedback • Role models good interpersonal and problem-solving skills with co-workers • Respects individual’s rights in compliance with recognized standards • Is honest, constructive, and sincere with individuals • Professionalism: Promote a professional, positive work environment as indicated by: • Reports to shifts, meetings, and training on time • Actively participates in agency activities in a constructive manner • Follows agency procedures in use of leave time • Is flexible and willing to fill in as needed • Represents themselves and the agency in a positive way • Uses good telephone skills • Conducts self-improvement (education, professional development) • Uses direct communication • Demonstrates good problem-solving/conflict resolution skills • Works toward team and agency goals • Actively participate in team decisions • Leadership: Role model and mentor for staff as indicated by: • Takes initiative to implement good practice and meet licensing and accreditation standards • Assumes a leadership role in handling a crisis • Assess needs in crisis situations • Interacts professionally and cooperatively with other parts of the agency (i.e. Human Resources, Finance, Residential, etc) • Other duties as assigned • Upholds the mission and values of Wesley Glen Ministries • Completes training necessary to perform position consistent with program and agency staff development plans 11:00 PM to 9:00 AM; Days Vary; Must Work Every Other Weekend