DSP - Day Habilitation-Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: DSP - Day Hab (6007) FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary Range: $20.40 per hour

Shift Schedule: -Monday--9AM-3PM-Friday-30 Hours

Position Summary: -

Position Summary: The Day Hab Direct Support Professional supports individuals intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of settings to achieve the goals identified in the individual’s service plan while exemplifying service standards of excellence in all direct care and operational duties.

Responsibilities: -

Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Physical demands include frequent standing, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, lifting and twisting.

Ability to perform physical restraint if necessary.

Ability to transfer, change, shower assist with toileting and all personal care needs of the individuals supported.

Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, complete administrative tasks, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and crisis manage Cross functional communication skills, written and oral, which convey clear and concise information in a professional and respectful manner to individuals supported, family members/guardians, peers, government agencies, community partners and all employees throughout the organization.

Assist individuals with skill building and attainment of individual service plans/service plan goals

Implement Individual service plans for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities based on assessments, objectives and goals with case management.

Actively advocates for individuals served and demonstrates agency mission and values in all interpersonal and professional relations.

Attends mandatory trainings and meetings as assigned and required. Maintains all required certifications.

Conducts oneself professionally, maintaining respect, following regulations and agency policies and adhering to confidentiality requirements in all assigned duties

Assist individual in resolving health and hygiene issues.

Perform safe lifts and transfers of individuals who use wheelchairs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: -

A Valid driver’s license and acceptable CORI is required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity.

High School diploma or GED is required

A valid driver’s license

Acceptable driving record results

Acceptable background check results including CORI, SORI, OIG, and fingerprinting

The Arc of Opportunity is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities.

Monday--Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM, Total 30 hours.
$20.40 per hour