Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description:

✓ Overall responsibilities are to implement supports as outline in the individuals’ support plan to accomplishment the desired outcomes

✓ Provide services that are person-centered and encourage age appropriateness

✓ Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and shows respect and dignity for individuals served

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

✓ Be familiar with behavior modification principles and alternative techniques in working with individuals that have developmental disabilities and/or have the ability to be trained and demonstrate these skills within the first six weeks of employment;

✓ Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills;

✓ Ability to be trained in documentation formats for record keeping;

✓ Ability to get along with clients and peers;