Direct Support Professional - DSP 1

Direct Support Professional - DSP 1: Assist individuals with maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, and providing emotional support and building positive relationships.

Requirements

• Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities
• Uphold personal rights and display patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships
• Support individuals to meet personal goals and engage in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language
• Encourage socializing and facilitate activities that provide social capital and connections to the community
• Supervise and protect individuals at all times, maintaining program guidelines for protection and facilitating learning and training in fire safety
• Manage crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures, and regulations
• Provide support in various settings and in accordance with each person's individualized service and behavior support plans
• Implement person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment
• Utilize safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with individuals and implement infection control protocols
• Assist with various tasks for individuals, including personal care, ADLs, and medical administration

Benefits

• Health, wellness, and safety benefits
• Paid time off and vacation time
• Opportunities for professional development and growth