What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP 4:30pm-11pm position at Zumbro House?
Job Title: Direct Support Professional
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Reports To: Lead DSP/ Program Director
Last Updated: 09/01/2022
Shift: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-11pm
Job Overview: The Direct Support Professional is an essential worker who helps to serve adults with
developmental disabilities and mental illness. As a Direct Support Professional, you will help individuals
become integrated and engaged in the community while fostering the development of independent living
skills. The DSP will provide client care keeping all aspects of health and safety at the forefront. The ideal
candidate is good at problem-solving, prioritizes and plans work efficiently, demonstrates a spirit of
service, is empathetic, and is dependable and on time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Client Care
- Treat clients with dignity and respect in all interactions. Remember that the staff are professionals and we are in their homes.
- Provide client supervision per the client's Individual Abuse Prevention Plan (IAPP). NEVER leave a site/ program without staff coverage.
- Carry out requests and preferences of guardians and case managers as directed by your supervisor or the client's team.
- Ensure that medication is being ordered and logged in and administered as ordered by the assigned staff member.
- Assist clients with purchases, ensuring that receipts are obtained for all transactions in their check ledgers and that accounts are balanced.
- Remain awake and alert during all shifts work, and must be ready to respond at all times.
- Complete the DSP checklist and overnight checklists accurately.
To reach the pinnacle in our field, we must provide superior service to our clients, and this means
employing the best people. As a member of the Zumbro House team, you are critical to our success.
Through your dedication and performance, we can reach our goal of being the premier provider of
services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and high supervision needs.
Zumbro House, Inc. strives to create an exciting, challenging, and rewarding work environment that
allows you to flourish. We want you to build a long and successful association with Zumbro House,
Inc. and be a happy and productive member of our team. Through your dedication, creativity,
perseverance, and efforts, our company will continue to grow and excel, and the clients we serve will
continue to live happy, productive lives in the community. Although we certainly value previous
experience in the field, we prefer to hire bright and caring individuals who are motivated to help others
lead successful lives in the community.
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