Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Life Enrichment & Employment Pathways

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

• Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program
• 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
• $15,000 company paid life insurance
• Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

The Direct Support Professional will engage proactively as part of a team to assist clients with developmental disabilities in pursuing activities of their preference, both within all LOGAN facilities and in the community. Understanding the unique goals and interests of each supported client is crucial for a DSP in fulfilling their role effectively. A DSP should prioritize acknowledging and nurturing the skills and abilities of each client, emphasizing strengths rather than obstacles, especially in the context of those seeking employment opportunities.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Provides a positive environment for clients participating in Life Enrichment and Employment Pathways.
• Encourages clients to be as independent as possible in their daily routine.
• Actively listens to clients and encourages them to express their personal preferences and interests.
• Implements goals/objectives for clients in service, collecting data and noting performance information daily.
• Initiates activities within the service setting and encourages clients to participate in the activities.
• Understands the significance of enabling clients to actively participate in community activities.
• Facilitates integration into the community during day program hours by inviting others in and by supporting participants’ trips to community destinations. Transport clients in personal and/or agency vehicles as assigned.
• Encourages clients to actively pursue their career aspirations.
• Assists clients throughout the day including arrival/departure routines, meal preparation/clean-up, eating lunch, and personal care (including basic hygiene needs). Provide for dignity by assuring the cleanliness of clients and their belongings.
• Assists with positioning and transferring of clients. Must be able to assist up to 50 lbs.
• Manages time efficiently to ensure completion of all necessary tasks and continuous active treatment for clients in service. Takes initiative to identify what needs to be done between scheduled tasks to ensure all time is used productively.
• Responds effectively to behavioral issues, proactively and reactively, to ensure safety and respect for all clients.
• Welcomes families, residential providers, volunteers, and other visitors to the service areas.
• Completes documentation as required, including service records in Accel, incident reports, communication logs, and goal and behavior data sheets.
• Effectively communicates progress and issues regarding clients to supervisor and with other team members as needed.
• Ensures a safe and clean environment for clients served by assisting housekeeping staff with necessary cleanup.
• Administer medication as needed per agency policies. Training will be provided for staff assigned this responsibility.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health and safety of clients served.
• Expected to serve as a role model for clients.
• Expected to serve as an advocate and to protect the human rights of clients served.
• Expected to participate in training as required by your supervisor or for all LOGAN staff.
• Expected to demonstrate good judgment.
• Expected to be flexible in working at all LOGAN facilities and community.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• One year of experience is required. Experience may include a combination of life experience and working with clients with developmental disabilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• For these positions with driving responsibilities, you must have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, and an acceptable driving record that meets the risk management standards for insurability on LOGAN's commercial auto insurance policy.
• A positive attitude to support clients with disabilities.
• A willingness to learn and implement positive approaches to instruction and behavior support.
• Competent computer skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to comply with all LOGAN training requirements and certifications.

CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY

Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluids. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee.