The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for implementing client Individualized Strategies, documenting service provided, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The DSP will work with clients with maladaptive behaviors, provide transportation, and assist with daily living skills. The DSP must have a High School Diploma or GED, be a CNA or have an Autism Certificate, and have experience working with developmentally disabled adults.
Requirements
- Maintaining a team approach in working with clients, staff, and outside agencies.
- Implementing specific assigned programs from the Individual Plan or Implementation Strategy, and documentation per program procedures.
- Plan and prepare meals by following menus and recipes written by dietician with client input and assistance; adheres to client diet requirements.
- Attend to the self-care needs of the clients including but not limited to toileting assistance, changing soiled garments, bathing and grooming, shaving, cleaning glasses and adaptive equipment, etc.
- Obtain medication administration authorization at a minimum of one (1) location.
- Maintain medication administration authorization by attending annual training, following all policies and procedures, and minimizing preventable medication errors.
- Assure safe conditions inside and outside the home including maintenance and housekeeping.
- Must maintain a clean, sanitary environment, inside and out of all assigned buildings and vehicles, on a daily basis.
- Provide transportation for clients in personal or agency vehicle for work, shopping, appointments, social events, etc.
- Must have knowledge of client’s medical conditions and be able to monitor and relay information to and from medical appointments.
- Attend all meetings, shifts, and trainings, as scheduled.
- Assist in the orientation/training of new staff.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of community and in-house activities.
- Conduct monthly client input meetings, facilitate Home and Community Based Settings Rules training activities, and other client meetings as assigned, documenting participation of individuals.
- Take verbal and written directions and complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- May be responsible for independent building coverage, including safety and supervision of all clients, per program needs.
- Working scheduled hours at various locations as determined by client and program needs is required.
- Complete required training as assigned on or prior to due date to meet licensing and program requirements.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality as defined by the program guidelines.
- Must obtain certification within 90 days of accepting the position or successful completion of medication administration authorization for new hires.
- Must maintain enteral nutrition care certification by performing enteral nutrition care tasks (feeding, medication administration, pump operation, flushing, and dressing care) a minimum of two times per month.
- If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.
Benefits
- $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance
- 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.
