Day Program DSP
About The Position
Caregiver, Inc. is a Texas-based provider supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Day Program Direct Support Professional assists the Day Habilitation Director with individual care at the Day Hab, following Caregiver’s policies, procedures, and quality-of-service standards. The role supports participants in leading independent, individual lives with dignity and inclusion. The position involves helping participants maintain safe and healthy lifestyles, supporting daily living and personal care, planning and facilitating activities, and providing developmental and therapeutic support consistent with each participant’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) or behavior support plan (BSP). The employee also maintains a safe and clean environment, completes required records and training, protects confidential information, and safely transports participants as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of the HCS program.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Good communication skills, including effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to provide hands-on personal care.
- Basic computer and word-processing skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain professional behavior consistent with Caregiver’s culture, mission, values, policies, and procedures, treating clients and others with dignity and respect.
- Assist participants in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles and monitor changes in their health, appearance, behavior, and activity patterns.
- Monitor and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for participants.
- Assist with or train participants in activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, feeding, toileting, and transferring.
- Plan and support daily activities, including household chores, meal preparation, recreation, learning, physical fitness, and money management.
- Assist with therapeutic exercises, supervise self-administration of medication, document food or liquid intake or output, and perform other medically related services and health maintenance activities as assigned.
- Provide training and support for participants’ social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development in accordance with their ISP or BSP.
- Submit documentation and paperwork promptly to meet company, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
- Complete ongoing training and documentation within required timeframes and meet regional competency levels.
- Safeguard participants’ protected health information and other confidential information.
- Report to work on time and follow the company Leave Policy when unable to report or when arriving late or leaving early.
- Safely transport clients to and from recreational activities, errands, work, and personal appointments, following vehicle safety, maintenance, and cell phone use policies.
- Assist with housekeeping at the Day Hab, including cleaning and sterilizing restrooms.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned by designated or authorized staff.
Benefits
- No-credit-check bank accounts for all employees, with cash advance opportunities.
- $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.
- $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Fulfilling work supporting the organization’s mission.
- Family-oriented culture.
- Professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
