Direct Support Professional (DSP)
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) carries out services that focus on the specific needs of adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism by providing Community Support, Community Membership, or Home Support services. The DSP will ensure the quality and safe delivery of approved community and home-based services as outlined in the Support or Comprehensive Waivers.
This position will be required to travel within a 30 mile radius of their home and will transport clients in their communities.
The ability to work weekend hours is required for this position.
Duties include and are not limited to:
- Ensuring that the clients plan of care drives all service activities
- Ensuring the safety of the clients while in their home and community
- Assisting clients in exploring and pursuing areas of interest in employment by accessing community activities and resources for Community Support and Community Membership only
- Ensuring Community Membership services are provided in the clients community and are centered around the clients individual interests and plan of care
- Performing other duties as assigned