Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professionals will provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP will assist clients in performing personal care tasks; including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. 

JOB DUTIES:  

• Provide daily services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. 
• Provide engaging activities and teach basic life skills such as safety, hygiene, and socialization in the community. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of individuals' service plans and quarterly reviews. 
• Collaborate with teammates and prepare a monthly activity calendar with participant input and suggestions that provide engaging daily activities for participants assigned independently or as a group when necessary. 
• Follow and abide by all personnel and program policies and procedures, including confidentiality policy. 
• Carry out all goals and outcomes as stated in the client's Individual Service Plan 
• Providing support for personal care needs such as assistance for eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and supervision 
• Assistance in administering all participant medications and documenting in the Medication Administration Records 
• Transport clients to and from day support activities in a company vehicle. 
• Prepare Meals 
• Maintain clean working environment 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY  

• Microsoft Office proficiency and good working knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. 
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment 
• Certification in Therapeutic Options/Behavior management or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment 
• DSP orientation or ability to acquire certification prior to serving individuals 
• Valid Drivers’ License and satisfactory driving record per Driver Requirement Policy. 
• Ability to acquire Medication Administration Certification. 
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with state licensing, Medicaid, and other agency standards. 
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. 
• Ability to work assigned work schedule. 
• Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and required paperwork according to licensing and agency requirements in a timely manner. 
• Flexibility to work at sites other than usual work location when circumstances warrant. 
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations. 
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.