Resident Aide (DSP)

If you're passionate about helping individuals with disabilities live more independently and enjoy making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this could be the opportunity for you. As a Direct Service Professional Supervisor / Residential Unit Coordinator, you will provide direct support and supervision to residents in a residential setting. You will also lead by example on the floor, support DSP staff, and help foster a positive team culture. Responsibilities: · Provide direct supervision, support, and assistance to residents · Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) · Provide individualized, one-on-one support based on each resident's needs and goals · Administer and document medications · Implement behavioral support strategies and intervention plans developed by clinical staff · Monitor residents' health and report changes, concerns, or incidents · Transport residents to appointments and approved community activities · Facilitate community outings, social activities, and opportunities for community integration · Support residents in developing daily living, social, vocational, and independent living skills · Collect accurate data on target behaviors and maintain detailed documentation of resident progress · Maintain accurate records of daily activities, observations, incidents, and services provided · Ensure required levels of supervision are maintained at all times · Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for residents · Respond appropriately to emergencies, crises, and safety concerns · Protect and advocate for the rights, needs, dignity, and independence of residents · Maintain professional and appropriate relationships with residents, families and coworkers · Lead by example on the floor and assist DSP staff with questions, needs, and daily responsibilities · Foster a positive, respectful, and supportive environment and workplace culture · Follow all facility, state, licensing, CMH, safety, emergency, and risk-management procedures · Participate in required training programs, including QBS and medication administration training · Operate company vehicles safely and only for authorized company use · Perform other related duties as assigned