Direct Support Professional (DSP)

JOB SUMMARY

Supervise, instruct and assist clients in the development and maintenance of a comfortable, clean and appropriate home environment and/or in a workshop, classroom or employment setting, helping them to achieve specific goals. Promote and demonstrate the values, vision and mission of The Arc, ensuring the respect, dignity, safety and well-being of clients at all times. Report to scheduled shift consistently and on time. Follow policies, procedures and rules of the organization. Serve as role model and demonstrate, encourage and offer direction in fairness, consistency, attentiveness, ability to work with others, appropriate dress and appearance, and effective conflict resolution. Treat all clients, parents, guardians, co-workers, supervisors and people in the community with respect and dignity. Maintain confidentiality of those we serve. Interact and verbally engage with clients. Train, demonstrate, instruct and direct clients in following established routines and activities. Promote the clients’ growth by reinforcing independent skills such as: choices, decisions, responsibilities, personal rights, initiative and interpersonal relations. Assist clients in achieving their support plan goals. Assist in the development and maintenance of a growth-inducing atmosphere. Adhere to the dietary guidelines of each client. Assist clients physically, as needed, with toileting and eating while using universal precautions. Become familiar with clients’ case histories, educational programs, special health problems and particular limitations, abilities and interests. Supervise and coordinate clients’ activities and assigned duties. Provide transportation, if applicable, as needed. Follow each client’s Implementation Plan as written and trained, including data collection if applicable. Follow protocol, as applicable, for 1:1 supervision of any client as stated in their Behavior Implementation Plan. Assist the clients in fulfilling their needs and goals as directed. Follow all medically authorized instructions and procedures. Communicate and document any contact with family, school, day program or significant others to Supervisor. Inform Supervisor of any maintenance, housekeeping or safety needs. Follow organization’s procedures in responding to emergencies and/or safety issues. Assist in maintaining case files on each client by developing a working knowledge of required forms and information. Develop a working knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures. Promote and participate in open and effective communication and support with team. Attend all required meetings such as staff meetings, in-service meetings, monitoring meetings and required staff training. Maintain high program standards. Advocate for clients’ rights. Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor. Description

JOB SUMMARY

Supervise, instruct and assist clients in the development and maintenance of a comfortable, clean and appropriate home environment and/or in a workshop, classroom or employment setting, helping them to achieve specific goals. Promote and demonstrate the values, vision and mission of The Arc, ensuring the respect, dignity, safety and well-being of clients at all times. Report to scheduled shift consistently and on time. Follow policies, procedures and rules of the organization. Serve as role model and demonstrate, encourage and offer direction in fairness, consistency, attentiveness, ability to work with others, appropriate dress and appearance, and effective conflict resolution. Treat all clients, parents, guardians, co-workers, supervisors and people in the community with respect and dignity. Maintain confidentiality of those we serve. Interact and verbally engage with clients. Train, demonstrate, instruct and direct clients in following established routines and activities. Promote the clients’ growth by reinforcing independent skills such as: choices, decisions, responsibilities, personal rights, initiative and interpersonal relations. Assist clients in achieving their support plan goals. Assist in the development and maintenance of a growth-inducing atmosphere. Adhere to the dietary guidelines of each client. Assist clients physically, as needed, with toileting and eating while using universal precautions. Become familiar with clients’ case histories, educational programs, special health problems and particular limitations, abilities and interests. Supervise and coordinate clients’ activities and assigned duties. Provide transportation, if applicable, as needed. Follow each client’s Implementation Plan as written and trained, including data collection if applicable. Follow protocol, as applicable, for 1:1 supervision of any client as stated in their Behavior Implementation Plan. Assist the clients in fulfilling their needs and goals as directed. Follow all medically authorized instructions and procedures. Communicate and document any contact with family, school, day program or significant others to Supervisor. Inform Supervisor of any maintenance, housekeeping or safety needs. Follow organization’s procedures in responding to emergencies and/or safety issues. Assist in maintaining case files on each client by developing a working knowledge of required forms and information. Develop a working knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures. Promote and participate in open and effective communication and support with team. Attend all required meetings such as staff meetings, in-service meetings, monitoring meetings and required staff training. Maintain high program standards. Advocate for clients’ rights. Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Report to scheduled shift consistently and on time. Follow policies, procedures and rules of the organization. Serve as role model and demonstrate, encourage and offer direction in fairness, consistency, attentiveness, ability to work with others, appropriate dress and appearance, and effective conflict resolution. Treat all clients, parents, guardians, co-workers, supervisors and people in the community with respect and dignity. Maintain confidentiality of those we serve. Interact and verbally engage with clients. Train, demonstrate, instruct and direct clients in following established routines and activities. Promote the clients’ growth by reinforcing independent skills such as: choices, decisions, responsibilities, personal rights, initiative and interpersonal relations. Assist clients in achieving their support plan goals. Assist in the development and maintenance of a growth-inducing atmosphere. Adhere to the dietary guidelines of each client. Assist clients physically, as needed, with toileting and eating while using universal precautions. Become familiar with clients’ case histories, educational programs, special health problems and particular limitations, abilities and interests. Supervise and coordinate clients’ activities and assigned duties. Provide transportation, if applicable, as needed. Follow each client’s Implementation Plan as written and trained, including data collection if applicable. Follow protocol, as applicable, for 1:1 supervision of any client as stated in their Behavior Implementation Plan. Assist the clients in fulfilling their needs and goals as directed. Follow all medically authorized instructions and procedures. Communicate and document any contact with family, school, day program or significant others to Supervisor. Inform Supervisor of any maintenance, housekeeping or safety needs. Follow organization’s procedures in responding to emergencies and/or safety issues. Assist in maintaining case files on each client by developing a working knowledge of required forms and information. Develop a working knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures. Promote and participate in open and effective communication and support with team. Attend all required meetings such as staff meetings, in-service meetings, monitoring meetings and required staff training. Maintain high program standards. Advocate for clients’ rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Arc of Alachua County, Inc.