What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) Day Program position at TWI?
Summary: Provides training and support in our integrated day service programs including planning and implementing person centered plans. Safely transports participants to various sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: Operation of a computer, phone and office equipment for business, light lifting associated with day to day operations, good communication skills and ability to drive a vehicle.
· Provides training, support, and supervision to the participants in the day program according to their Individual Service Plan. Ensures that community outings are person centered and are according to participant choice by maintaining a log of requested outings.
· Safely transports participants as assigned by Supervisor.
· Ensures the health and safety of participants while transporting by developing relationships with the participants riding the vehicles.
· Ensures that daily safety checks of vehicles prior to vehicle operation to ensure the health and safety of all on the vehicles.
· Completes daily log sheet of times and deliveries and daily mileage sheet. Follows all program policies and procedures.
· Supports participants to/from their designations according to the Individual Support Plan in place to ensure the safety of the participant.
· Able to safety secure wheelchairs prior to transporting.
· Ability to kneel, squat, or place oneself into a prone position in order to secure wheelchairs in tight space.
· Ability to push or pull participant in wheelchair to or from a vehicle ramp of van or para bus. Must push or pull wheelchair into position on vehicle prior to securing.
· Maintains a high standard of person centered quality programming including the creation of a calendar of activities with the support of the Supervisor of the program based on participant requests.
· Follows organizational procedures and policies.
· Utilizes proper lifting techniques in carrying out job responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
