Direct Support Professional - Driver, PRIDE

Working at Envision means having a job that’s more than just a way to make money. It's a job that makes a difference. We offer team members: Careers with purpose Teamwork environment Amazing 401K Retirement Plan Envision Paid Life Insurance Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans 10 Paid Holidays PTO & Vacation Tuition Reimbursement POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is much more than a caregiver. You will work to help people realize their full potential as they integrate and engage in fun, rehabilitative, and/or vocational activities. This position will help create a safe, positive, and encouraging atmosphere to serve people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and low vision and/or blindness. The DSP must also be able to safely operate a company vehicle, provide transportation to and from destinations, and assist individuals on entry and exit from the vehicle as necessary. DSP must also be able to safely operate a company 13 passenger bus with a lift, provide transportation for individuals served to and from destinations, and assist individuals on entry and exit from the vehicle as necessary. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: Get to know the people you serve. You will provide one-on-one and group instruction to help implement goals, service support, and treatments as outlined in the individual’s Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP). Maintain recordkeeping of PCSP and represent the organization when meeting with case manager, families, and guardians. Serve as a role model for individuals served, displaying a positive attitude while fostering a positive team environment. Transport, accompany, and supervise individuals to and from the program, as well as, out into the community to promote engagement and independence. Comply with all DOT regulations and complete driving logs, checklists, and maintenance records as needed on vehicles utilized for transportation. Complete incident reports for any accident, illness and/or observations of consumer care. Responsible for administration of individual’s served medication and proper documentation of medication dispensed. Provide basic personal hygiene assistance and meal preparation for individuals served. Monitor sustaining activities, projects, and levels of customer service for material handling operations. Set up and complete time studies as requested by Manager or Supervisor. Arrange workstations for production work, including set up of workspace, maintaining supply of raw materials, quality checks on items produced and cleanup of work area. Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.