Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional
Location: Various Locations
Reports to: Self-Directed Employer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Direct Support Professional Position Summary:

The DSP provides individuals with development and/or behavioral impairments assistance in their daily living activities to help them live as independently and safely in the community as possible.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Always sets positive examples for residents/individuals.
• Adheres to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written.
• Provides opportunities throughout the day to help individuals meet their goals.
• Provide quality of care and a safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all individuals. Creates a space of trust and relationship with all individuals.
• Protects individuals from abuse and/or neglect and immediately reports any occurrence to the appropriate entities.
• Always maintains and protects the confidentiality of individuals.
• Always follows and upholds all house guidelines.
• Assists individuals with daily living activities (hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, cleaning, home care, etc. as needed) by hands on assistance and/or reminding and teaching.
• Provides opportunities for community access, social, and recreational activities by monitoring, accompanying, and providing behavioral cues as needed.
• Documents activities on required logs and records.
• Administers medication if needed and in accordance with requirements.
• Cook's meals as necessary for individuals based on food specifications, diets, food exchanges and documentation.
• Understands the process for food supply and storage.
• Transports and attends appointments with individuals as needed.

Requirements:

• Not been excluded from participation in Federal Healthcare Programs.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Can legally work in the United States.
• Able to prevent transmission of disease.
• Able to communicate expressively and receptively.
• In good standing with the law.
• Able to perform basic first aid procedures.
• Valid driver's license (if required to transport individual) or State ID.
• Must complete all required training.