Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Responsible to: Program Manager & Program Administrator

Primary Responsibilities

• To promote individual growth by daily implementation of the Individual Program Plans (IPPs)/Individual Instruction and Support Plan (IISP) through continuous active treatment.
• To provide opportunities for personal and emotional growth by encouraging independence in decision making and reinforcement of desirable behavior.
• To initiate, promote and coordinate involvement and integration in community activities.
• To establish and maintain accurate and detailed records in accordance with county, state and federal guidelines and Camelot Society policies and procedures.
• To coordinate planning, preparing, and serving of meals in accordance with directions of the nutritional consultant, federal guidelines and individual client needs.
• To ensure that all county, state, and federal health, safety, and sanitation codes are adhered to on a daily basis or as scheduled.
• To use Camelot Society vehicles as set forth in Camelot Society policies and procedures.
• To maintain Camelot vehicles as set forth in Camelot Society policies and procedures.
• To attend required conferences, meetings, training sessions, and workshops; and maintain training requirements per regulations.
• To directly supervise client self-administration of medications per Camelot Society Policies and Procedures Manual.
• To ensure clients' constitutional rights in a responsible manner.
• To present self as a role model in a positive and professional manner in contacts with clients, employees, agencies, and the community.
• To support Camelot Society as a whole by working at other locations when requested.
• To follow Camelot society policies and procedures.
• To carry out other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months working with special needs populations preferred.
• Must have attained a high school diploma or GED equivalent.