Virtuous Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation licensed and funded by the State of Maryland to provide support services to adults with developmental disabilities in the Central Maryland Region. We are dedicated to supporting those with developmental disabilities live their lives to the fullest by creating an atmosphere that encourages self-advocacy, fosters individual preference, and encourages active participation of natural supports in the lives of individuals we serve. We strive to offer a community that promotes self-respect, independence, and improves the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Direct Support Professional/Certified Medication Technician
Virtuous strives to offer a community that promotes self-respect, independence, and improves the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities. Each employee is required to present themselves at all times in a manner that is conducive the mission and vision of Virtuous Inc. Staff are required to perform the following duties at minimal.
- Primary responsibility is to assist persons with disabilities with support, engaging him/her, and remaining actively involved and ensuring all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the individual both in the home and in the community.
- Provide supervision and training to adults with intellectual disabilities to promote each person’s growth toward his/her highest potential while adhering to the individual plan.
- Encourage persons served to do as much as possible for themselves to realize his/her goals.
- If requested, communicate with other service providers concerning the progress of the individual served.
- Assist with the development of independent living skills such as mobility, budgeting, community integration, accessing community resources and personal hygiene.
- Provide monitoring as indicated in the individual plan.
- Monitor and assist where appropriate in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the home.
- Complete appropriate reports and records.
- Assist with home maintenance and prepares meals as needed.
- Use only approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations where an immediate health and/or safety concern is present.
- Contribute to an atmosphere that is positive, enthusiastic, responsible, and courteous.
- Treats individuals serviced with dignity and respect at all time.
- Work cooperatively with others including families, staff, administrators, co-workers, community professionals, customers, neighbors, vendors and the public at large.
- Refrain from conducting personal business while on schedule.
- Act as a positive role model to persons served.
- Ensure medications are administered in accordance with the MTTP.
- Assumes other duties, responsibilities as needed and as agreed upon by management
