Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Compassionate, caring advocate. Is this you? 

A Direct Support Professional's (DSP) primary responsibilities are centered around supporting clients with an intellectual/developmental disability in leading a self-directed life. The DSP helps them to maximize their potential by maintaining and/or developing skills and abilities and interacting in their community to the degree they are interested. 

Must be available for weekend shifts as needed

General Job Responsibilities:  

• Assist as appropriate with the delivery of activities to enhance their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. 

• Maintain a schedule of services/activities.

• Assist as appropriate with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living. 

• Assist as appropriate in participation in leisure/recreational activities. 

• Assist as appropriate with preparation of meals as needed. 

• Assist as appropriate with housekeeping tasks essential to the health and welfare of the individual. 

• Provide support and companionship that offers relief to family or primary caregivers as appropriate. 

• Monitor and report on the status of health and safety. 

• Complete documentation of activities and significant events. 

• Submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines. 

• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Individual Specific Responsibilities  

• Provide individual specific support as specified in the following documents:
  The Individual Support Plan 

• Apply individual specific strategies as instructed to support their emotional, behavioral and/or
  communication needs. 

• Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities 
  

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma/GED
• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable MVR and valid current car insurance
• Must be able to pass criminal and abuse registry background checks
• Work may include assisting with transfers (wheelchair to chair, bed, or tub, for example), and significant physical support to assist the client with daily activities. 
• Be able to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds or more depending on individual specific needs.