Kala Springs serves adults with developmental disabilities receiving crisis intervention services.
The Lead DSP II will work closely with the Administrator to ensure Kala House is running smoothly,
follow the programs design, and help provide support to the DSP Lead and DSP.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Acting Administrator in the Administrator’s absence
• Assist in new client assessments with Medical and QBMP consultant
• Prepare documents for Weekly Meetings, Monthly Meetings and IBSTs.
• Ensure provision of the type of care and supervision needed by residents, including
communication with such residents
• Supervise Community Crisis Home Staff to carry out the facility's program design including but
not limed to
o Assistance to residents with prescribed medications, if applicable;
o Health and emergency procedures, including fire safety;
o Identification and reporting of Special Incidents
o Identification and reporting of consumer abuse (including obligation to report to the licensing
agency).
o Following residents' IPPs;
o Ensuring residents' rights
• Exercise knowledge of and ensure facility and employee compliance with applicable laws and
regulations
• Direct the work of others, when applicable
• Meet statutory qualifications and company policy qualifications including all continuing
education requirements
• Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees.
• Utilize Universal precautions at all times while on duty.
• Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently.
• Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule.
• Maintain professionalism including appearance at all times while working.
• Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s)
supported so that they can make informed decisions about all aspects of their life.
• Provide input regarding individual's progress and needs, and actively participate in their IPP
meeting.
• Assist and/or participate in the administration of prescribed oral medications, nebulizers,
blood pressure devices, glucose monitoring, or any other medical equipment under written direction
of physician or as directed by supervisor.
JOB DESCRIPTION – Lead DSP II
• Accurately complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) as required.
• Assist individual with transfers in and out of bed, automobile, wheelchair, toilet, shower/bath,
up and down stairs, and in community.
• Consistently use all mobility, adaptive, and medical devices safely and as directed.
• Attend medical appointments as directed by supervisor and communicate information/outcome
accurately and timely to individual and supervisor.
• Provide intervention and support during crisis situations using CPI and Ukeru principles, follow
behavior plans, and report incidents in a timely manner to the appropriate persons (e.g., 911,
police, doctor, supervisor, Administrator).
• Ensure that residents are with a responsible Community Crisis Home employee at all times.
• Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential
liabilities, and other concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director
immediately.
• Follow duties as assigned by the individual and/or supervisor regarding cleaning/changing of bed
linens, doing laundry, yard maintenance, and general house cleaning chores.
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident
reports, daily case notes, payroll timesheets, and medical/financial logs.
• Maintain a positive work environment.
• Follow agency's internal grievance policy.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings, and other meeting requested by the individual, supervisor,
stakeholders, or agency.
• Use feedback to improve performance.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a
policy.
• Communicate pertinent information to individuals (e.g. schedules, job functions, needed
improvements, holidays, expectations, upcoming events, affirmations, and time/money related
information).
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, IPP meetings, and other meetings requested by individual,
supervisor, and/or Service Coordinator.
• Assist in development of behavior plans by providing accurate information, as needed.
• Participate in individuals' assessments, as requested.
• Provide information for ISP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing
information related to the individual's skills, needs, and goals.
• Follow Community Crisis Home activity schedule
• Administer CPR and/or First Aid, as needed.
• Request any needed equipment (e.g. adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies) to
supervisor in a timely manner.
• Respond to communication (e.g. email, text, written, verbal, in person) in a timely manner.\
