Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Position Overview

Working in the home and/or a community environment the Direct Support Professional is responsible for the delivery of quality one-on-one services to intellectual and/ developmentally disabled individuals and working towards their outcome statement as outlined in the Individual Support Plan. Care may also involve activities of daily living and communication with other members of the individuals multi-disciplinary team.

Essential Job Functions

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will professionally support adult or pediatric individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, to promote their emotional, physical, and personal well-being.

Implement strategies to assist the individual in obtaining their outcome as stated in the (ISP) Individual Support Plan.

Complete documentation to substantiate services(s) being delivered. (EVV, daily service note).

Assist the Individual and the Individuals interdisciplinary team in the development and maintenance of the Individuals ISP (Individual Support Plan).

Immediately reports any changes or problems in the Individuals condition to manager.

Required to complete all documentation in accordance with state and program regulations, Aveanna HealthCare policies and procedures and any applicable accreditation standards.

Always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.

Assist individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.

Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests.

Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.

Assist individuals in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, personal hygiene, etc.

Assist Individuals in living an everyday life.

Ensure the health and safety of the Individual.

Requirements

The desire to assist individuals to live life to its fullest

High school diploma or equivalency.

Active drivers license, current automobile insurance, current car registration and current car inspection if transporting

Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual.

Must be 18 or older.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance.

FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements.

Other Skills/Abilities

Must be able to always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries

Ability to recognize incidents and report them

Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations

Attention to detail

Time Management

Strong commitment to excellence

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Excellent organization and communication skills

Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills

Physical Demands

Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English

Occasional lifting, caring, pushing and pulling of up to 25 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.


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