Direct Support Professional
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Description
Reporting to their Direct Care Supervisor & Waiver Services Director, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) will participate in the team approach toward accomplishing the goal of Community Based Services associated with the Waiver program through Arkansas Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS).
This is a Full-Time position with the following schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:30am-8:30am/3:30pm-6:30pm.
Must be comfortable transporting individual in wheelchair-accessible van to and from school, events, and appointments.
Job Responsibilities:
- Exhibit compassion, support consumers, and ensure a safe environment
- Foster independence in individuals
- Help individuals acquire skills, such as social behavior & interpersonal competence
- Provide a person-centered care approach to all individuals we support
- Assist with community outings, personal hygiene assistance, mobility exercises and meal prep
- Assist with verbal prompting for communication needs and in home safety practices