Residential Services/Family Support Services Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $18.50-$20

*We are looking for applicants who can work flexible hours. Currently we are hiring for:*

• Weekday Mornings, 6am - 10:30am and/or 7:45am - 9am
• Weekday Afternoons/Evenings, 3pm - 6pm and/or 1:30pm - 9pm
• Weekends, shifts between the hours of 7am - 9pm

If these shifts do not work, and would prefer FT hours, please consider our FT DSP position at our day habilitation program!

Summary of Work:
The primary responsibility of this role is to support and empower people with disabilities to livemeaningful, self-directed lives in their homes and communities. This includes understanding andencouraging each person to follow their Overall Service Plan (OSP), while promoting personalgrowth, independence, and overall well-being within their residential setting.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in this position are expected to build respectful relationships,uphold each persons rights and dignity, and encourage peoples freedom of choice and safety inall areas of home life. This person-centered role requires compassion, respect, consistency,flexibility and clear communication at all times.
This position is classified as non-exempt, making employees eligible for overtime pay.

Job Description:
The person in this position supports people with disabilities in their home environments. AResidential DSP is a member of a team that provides high-quality support that encouragesautonomy, builds daily living skills, and encourages a safe, supportive home life. Typical hoursmay include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays depending on the needs ofthe people that you will be supporting.

Key qualities for success in this role include being compassionate, patient, respectful,dependable, energetic, fun, and having a collaborative mindset. The physical demands includemoderate to high activity, lifting 50 lbs. or more, and the ability to respond quickly to a range ofhome-based or health-related needs. We are an equal opportunity employer and will providereasonable accommodations.

Job Duties:
Basic Support and Agency Policies
Encourage people with disabilities in achieving personal goals, including goals that areidentified in the person's Overall Service Plan (OSP). Please note that the people you supportare welcome to decline following their OSPs. A DSPs role is to encourage, assist/support andeducate.
Encourage and assist with routines such as waking up, meal preparation, household chores,medication, and activities of daily living.
Encourage and/or support people to make choices about their home, schedule, meals, andsocial connections.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to services.
Track hours via the Therap app.
Track your mileage and submit your tracking form following the pay schedule.
Practice and promote the values of the Grand Forks Growth and Support Center, includingdignity, autonomy, and inclusion.
Attend staff meetings and trainings.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality inside and outside of the home setting.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation promptly. Participate in investigations asrequested.
Encourage and assist people to keep their living spaces clean, safe, and welcoming.
Staff within GFGSCs Residential Program must be willing and able to use their personalvehicle to assist people to places that they want/need to go. Mileage is reimbursed.

• Vehicle Safety: Personal vehicles used for driving with the people that you supportmust be in safe operating condition, including functioning seat belts for all passengers.
• Compliance with Laws: Staff must adhere to all applicable traffic laws and
  organizational policies when driving with the people that they support.

Other duties as assigned.

Promoting Independence and Skills
Encourage and support participation in daily household activities such as laundry, cooking,grocery shopping, planning and organizing.
Promote health and wellness by encouraging and/or supporting hygiene routines, physicalactivity, and medical appointments.
Support medication administration according to GFGSC protocols and ND state guidelines.
Help the people we support develop and maintain skills that lead to greater self-direction andpride in their lives.
Actively involve the people we support in decisions that affect their living environment, futureplans and routines.

Encourage and support people to run their personal errands (grocery shopping, picking upneeded items such as medications).

Engagement and Relationship-Building
Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with the people you support and theirsupport network.
Assist people in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with friends, family,neighbors, and community members.
Encourage people to build and maintain safe relationships.
Engage with the people we support in a respectful, supportive manner throughout your shifts.
Support involvement in hobbies, social activities, and community events based on eachpersons interests.
Be a positive role model at home and in the community.
Communicate effectively with the people we support, coworkers, supervisors, and other teammembers to ensure consistent and safe support. Treat all people with respect and dignity.

Job Requirements:
Must be 21+
Clear Background check.
Clear Child Abuse and Neglect screens.
Completion of drug screen upon hire (arranged by GFGSC, once hired).
Willing to use your personal vehicle to assist those we support with transportation needs.
Up-to-date drivers license, vehicle insurance and vehicle registration.
Clear driving record.