Direct Support Professional

Job Summary

The Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home (EBSH) Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care, supervision, and individualized behavioral support to individuals with developmental disabilities who require enhanced support due to significant behavioral, medical, or daily living needs. The DSP promotes personal independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life by implementing each individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), behavioral support strategies, and other approved care protocols.

The DSP works collaboratively with the home administrator, clinical team, and other support professionals to maintain a safe, structured, and person-centered living environment while supporting individuals in developing daily living skills, building positive relationships, and participating in community activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Care and Daily Living Support: Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, household tasks, and other individualized care needs.

• Behavioral Support: Implement approved behavioral support plans, proactive interventions, de-escalation strategies, and individualized techniques in accordance with training and agency policies.

• ISP Implementation: Support individual goals, skill development, independence, and community integration in alignment with each person’s ISP and applicable behavioral guidelines.

• Crisis Prevention and Response: Recognize behavioral triggers, respond appropriately to escalating behaviors, follow established crisis response protocols, and promptly notify designated supervisors of incidents or safety concerns.

• Health and Safety Monitoring: Monitor individuals’ well-being, maintain a safe and supportive environment, and report changes in behavior, health, or support needs to the appropriate personnel.

• Medication Administration: Administer medications only as authorized and trained, in accordance with applicable requirements, physician orders, and agency procedures. Complete medication records accurately.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain timely and accurate daily notes, behavioral data, progress reports, incident reports, and other required documentation.

• Community Integration: Support participation in recreational, educational, social, and community-based activities while promoting dignity, choice, and independence.

• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with administrators, clinical staff, coworkers, and other authorized members of the support team regarding individual needs and progress.

• Training and Compliance: Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and supervision sessions. Follow agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable licensing and regulatory standards.

• Emergency Response: Follow emergency procedures, promptly report incidents, and assist in maintaining continuity of care during emergencies.

• Professional Accountability: Maintain reliable attendance, arrive on time for scheduled shifts, complete assigned duties, and communicate scheduling concerns promptly to supervisors.

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