Direct Support Professional DSP

Job Description

Job Description

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide one-on-one support to individuals based on their Individual Support Plan (ISP). DSPs help individuals develop and maintain daily living skills, increase independence, participate meaningfully in their communities, and work toward their personal goals.

Support may include teaching, modeling, prompting, supervising, or providing hands-on assistance with personal care, household activities, meal preparation, community participation, and other activities of daily living based on each individual's needs and ISP.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in developing and maintaining daily living and independent living skills.
• Teach, model, prompt, and reinforce appropriate personal hygiene and grooming practices.
• Provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living when required based on the individual's needs and ISP.
• Assist individuals with meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation, cooking, and maintaining safe and healthy eating habits.
• Teach, demonstrate, and assist with light household tasks such as cleaning, organizing, laundry, dishes, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.
• Encourage individuals to participate as independently as possible in household responsibilities rather than completing tasks for them whenever appropriate.
• Assist with community participation, recreation, volunteer opportunities, shopping, appointments, and social activities.
• Help individuals develop practical community-living skills, including appropriate social interactions, communication, decision-making, and navigating community settings.
• Promote independence, self-advocacy, personal choice, dignity, and self-determination.
• Provide transportation and support individuals during community outings, appointments, and activities.
• Encourage positive relationships and meaningful connections with family, friends, and the community.
• Implement goals, strategies, and supports outlined in the individual's ISP.
• Observe individual progress and communicate relevant changes, concerns, or accomplishments to appropriate agency leadership.
• Complete required service documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with agency policies and applicable requirements.
• Complete required training and professional development.
• Promote and maintain the health, safety, and well-being of individuals at all times.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable, patient, and committed to helping others succeed.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or within human services is preferred but not required.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability and willingness to transport individuals in a personal vehicle as required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach and model everyday living skills while encouraging individual independence.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining appropriate communication with agency leadership and the individual's support team.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, is preferred.

Why Join A Fulfilling Life Services?

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• Meaningful and rewarding work that positively impacts lives every day.
• Ongoing training, coaching, and professional development.
• Supportive, mission-driven leadership team.
• Opportunity to help individuals achieve greater independence and community inclusion.
• Family Strength Approach that values trusted relationships and community connections.
• A culture built on compassion, respect, dignity, choice, and empowerment.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and surrounding counties based on individual assignments and service needs.

Training Requirements

• Complete all required ODP and A Fulfilling Life Services orientation and training requirements.
• 24 hours of training yearly

Technology & Documentation Requirements

• Basic computer, smartphone, and technology skills.
• Ability to download, navigate, and regularly use required mobile applications.
• Ability to use electronic systems for scheduling, timekeeping, service verification, nursing documentation, and other required work-related functions.
• Ability to complete accurate documentation within required timeframes.

Service Area & Travel

A Fulfilling Life Services provides services throughout:

Philadelphia County • Delaware County • Montgomery County • Bucks County • Chester County

CULTIVATING WELLNESS AND CELEBRATING ABILITIES!

At A Fulfilling Life Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, independent, and fulfilling life. Our mission is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through compassionate, person-centered services that promote independence, community inclusion, health, safety, and personal growth.

We embrace a unique Family Strength Approach, recognizing the value of trusted relationships by encouraging and training family members, friends, and community supports whenever appropriate. Combined with our experienced and compassionate team, this approach helps individuals achieve greater stability, success, and quality of life.

We are seeking dedicated, reliable, and caring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who are passionate about helping others achieve their goals, build independence, and thrive at home and within their communities.

Why Join A Fulfilling Life Services???
Competitive compensation.
Flexible scheduling opportunities.
Meaningful and rewarding work that positively impacts lives every day.
Ongoing training, coaching, and professional development.
Supportive, mission-driven leadership team.
Opportunity to help individuals achieve greater independence and community inclusion.
Family Strength Approach that values trusted relationships and community connections.
A culture built on compassion, respect, dignity, choice, and empowerment.

Join A Fulfilling Life Services and help individuals build the skills, confidence, relationships, and independence needed to live healthier, more meaningful, and fulfilling lives within their communities.

Company Description

CULTIVATING WELLNESS AND CELEBRATING ABILITIES!\n\nAt A Fulfilling Life Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, independent, and fulfilling life. Our mission is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through compassionate, person-centered services that promote independence, community inclusion, health, safety, and personal growth.\n\nWe embrace a unique Family Strength Approach, recognizing the value of trusted relationships by encouraging and training family members, friends, and community supports whenever appropriate. Combined with our experienced and compassionate team, this approach helps individuals achieve greater stability, success, and quality of life.\n\nWe are seeking dedicated, reliable, and caring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who are passionate about helping others achieve their goals, build independence, and thrive at home and within their communities.\n\nWhy Join A Fulfilling Life Services???\nCompetitive compensation.\nFlexible scheduling opportunities.\nMeaningful and rewarding work that positively impacts lives every day.\nOngoing training, coaching, and professional development.\nSupportive, mission-driven leadership team.\nOpportunity to help individuals achieve greater independence and community inclusion.\nFamily Strength Approach that values trusted relationships and community connections.\nA culture built on compassion, respect, dignity, choice, and empowerment.\n\nJoin A Fulfilling Life Services and help individuals build the skills, confidence, relationships, and independence needed to live healthier, more meaningful, and fulfilling lives within their communities.