Direct Support Professional (DSP)

• Provides personal care and protective oversight and supervision;
• Provide services, supports, care and treatment and/or supervision as required;
• Participates in the development and implementation of each (ISP) Individual’s Support Plan.
• Provides supervision as determined in the (ISP) Individuals’ Support Plans.
• Adheres to Department of Human Resources Office of Regulatory Services, requirements.
• Responsible for individual’s work related personal and financial transactions.
• Ensures that the facility or home is safe, comfortable, well maintained, and free from hazards.
• Provides coverage in emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assesses and documents instructional needs initially and on an ongoing basis.
• Ensures individuals’ health, safety and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals’ lives, and supports community inclusion;
• Provides direct assistance to the participant in self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills training, retention and improvement;
• Implements the behavioral support plans of participants to reduce inappropriate and/or maladaptive behaviors and to acquire alternative adaptive skills and behaviors;
• Provides assistance and training on independent community living skills, such as personal hygiene, light housework, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, grocery shopping, using the telephone, and medication and money management.
• Ability to perform First Aid/CPR.
• Ability to observe and assess the needs of individuals.
• Ability to maintain information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to speak clearly and express self effectively in English.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task work assignments.
• Ability to learn and apply positive methods to modify behavior.
• Ability to facilitate groups and/ provide individual skill instruction.
• Ability to write legibly in English in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
• Ability to understand and relate to persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to apply the principles of “Everyday Lives “and Self Determination.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in field location assignments.
• Ability to maintain professional and respectful interaction with individuals and co-workers.
• Knowledge and the ability to utilize good listening skills & comprehend verbal instructions given in English.
• Knowledge of acceptable social, work, and interpersonal behavior.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Salary : $10 - $13