Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Hours Needed: Evenings, over-nights, and weekends.

Purpose:

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the direct care, development, implementation, coordination, provision of program services to adults with disabilities. You will need to implement, supervise, and encourage client participation in social, leisure, and recreational activities, and accurately complete and document daily goals.

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide direct care to individuals we serve according to their Individual Service Plans.

· Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.

· Participate in planning, preparation, and implementation of daily activities.

· Encourage client participation in community integration opportunities and recreational activities.

· Encourages self-help activities.

· Assists with personal cares as needed.

· Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training).

· Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors.

· Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment.

· Documentation of services provided per regulations.

*An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Actively participate in the Individual Program planning process.

· Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of changes in the HCBS and CARF rules.

· Required Training: Complete 9.5 hours of online training within the first 30 days of hire. Must be certified in CPR and First Aid or be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Certification as a Medication Manager or able to obtain training and certification within 6 months of start date.

· Maintain current driver's license and current auto insurance.