Adult Day Support Professional (ADSP)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY : The Adult Day Support Professional position is a non-exempt, direct care position responsible for self-help skills, social skills, employment skills training, personal care, and behavior support to adults with developmental disabilities.  This is a direct service position, which requires hands on work with individuals with severe disabilities who may be developmentally and behaviorally challenged.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

❖ Provides needed support to everyone :

o Responsive to all needs of individuals (communication, personal care, social, behavioral supports, etc.)

o Actively promotes / ensures individuals’ rights o Actions reflect Tri-More’s vision, mission and philosophy

o Acts as a role model and provides positive reinforcement

❖ Implements and documents all program components while adhering to agency policies / procedures

o Provides Active Treatment services to individuals where required

o Implements / documents services and supports, behavior plans, and skill development goals as identified in each person’s Individual Plan

o Documents Billing Forms, Unusual Incidents, Vehicle Travel Sheets

o Completes formal and informal assessment of the needs of individuals to ensure all needs are included in the Individual Service Plan

o Assists individuals with making purchases and maintains receipts in accordance with established procedures

o Review and update each client’s individual plan, on a semi-annual basis, or if there is a significant change in the individual’s status

o Assist in the development of goals and objectives for each client

❖ Plan and Implements day program activities

o Assist with planning activity programs that meet the individual needs of each client

o Help develop a monthly calendar of activities and events

❖ Ensures the health and welfare of consumers :

o Attends to medical / health needs :

o Observes for signs and symptoms for illness or injury, ensuring individual receives needed evaluation or treatment

o Ensures adherence to special diet needs (allergies, diets, modified textures, etc)

o Performs Delegated Medication Administration accurately

o Provides basic first aid and / or CPR in accordance with training

o Assists individuals in maintaining good grooming and a presentable appearance

o Assists individuals with personal care as needed per their individual service plan

o Assist individuals with maintenance therapy to maintain optimal functioning and to prevent regression under the direction of a therapist, physician, or registered nurse

❖ Ensures safety and maintains a sanitary environment :

o Ensures the day support environment is clean, organized, and safe

o Food is handled and prepared in accordance with safety guidelines

o Ensures individuals’ safety regarding fire and severe weather; conducts training and drills routinely

o Ensures safety in the community (pedestrian, vehicle, around pools / lakes / streams, etc.)

o Ensures proper and safe use of different types of equipment used in various programs

❖ Operates Non-Medical Transportation vehicles (12 passenger vans) in accordance with ODMV rules and drives defensively

o Completes inspection of vehicle in accordance with policies and procedures ensuring vehicle is safe to operate

o Ensures all passengers are safely secured in appropriate passenger / wheelchair restrain devices

o Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor in a timely manner

❖ Interacts well with others

o Works effectively and cooperatively with all team members treating them with courtesy and respect

o Ensures all information regarding the individual's care and services is communicated professionally to individuals, their families / advocates, and other service providers responsible for the care of the individual

o Attends and actively participates in meetings / trainings as directed and in compliance with policies / procedures o Oral and written communication is professional, courteous, clear and concise

o Fosters confidentiality in all communications