Direct Support Professional

Direct Support ProfessionalAs our Direct Support Professional, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, empowering them to live fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. Every day you will directly assist individuals with daily living activities (e.g., personal care, meals, medication, transportation), implement support plans, document progress, and facilitate community integration. You will foster a safe, respectful environment and communicate with families and care teams. To be successful in this role, you will possess a genuine passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, demonstrating patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.LEARNING ABOUT THE PERSON SUPPORTEDBuilds a positive rapport with people by learning their wants, needs, and desiresLearns about the person's spirituality, social history and life experiences through education and a variety of community experiencesUses the person's plan, Personal Outcome Measures information, and other assessments to learn about each person's goals and dreams. Supports each person to direct their own services, achieve their goals and dreams, and remove barriers that hinder the accomplishment of the person's goals and dreamsSPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures each person within the department has all of his/her basic assurances metAttends program training with the QIDP and accurately implements all OSP/PCSP programs, learning objectives, and supports. Attends team meetings and completes assessments as requiredDocuments in an accurate and timely manner in all applicable records, charts and files of people supportedINTEGRATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTLearns about people's vocational, community and social interests through experience and exposureAssists people to remain connected to their natural supports (family, close friends, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc)Supports people to be active members of the community (i.e., employment, volunteer work, belonging to clubs/organizations, participating in church activities, etc.) by emphasizing choices and optionsHEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE PERSON SUPPORTEDLearns about the best possible health needs (including physical and mental health) for the person you are supporting, including knowledge of medications taken by the person and the effects of the medicationsSupports people to become involved in their personal health needs, accompanies people to medical appointments, provides support during medical procedures, and completes follow-up recommendationsAdministers medications and completes treatments according to the Medication Administration RecordMaintains current First Aid and CPR certificationAssists and supports people to have a safe and clean environment in which to live and workLearns about nutritional and healthy lifestyle recommendations through meal planning and preparationSupports people to look their best by providing assistance in areas of hygiene, grooming, and attireFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAssists and supports people to learn about their rights, due process, and fair treatmentEnsures people we support are free of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitationServe as a personal advocate for people and teach members of the community to treat people we support with dignity and respect through respectful communication and interactionsAdvocate and job source with employers, community members, families and other stakeholders to develop needed supports and servicesJob RequirementsRequiredHigh School or equivalent diploma or one year of work experience preferredPreferredOne year of work experienceWhere You'll WorkCHI Friendship is founded on the positive impact diversity has in our communities when embraced. Our successful team members genuinely enjoy learning about the people we support and helping them achieve independence while reaching their goals and dreams.Total RewardsDepending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.