Direct Support Professional - DSP 1

YAI • Queens, KY

98d • $18

About The Position

The position involves assisting individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities while upholding their personal rights. The role requires providing emotional support, building positive relationships, and engaging individuals in respectful communications. Responsibilities include supervising individuals, ensuring their health and safety, and facilitating activities that promote social connections. The position also involves implementing individualized service and behavior support plans, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and assisting with personal care and daily living activities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to meet essential physical demands of the position.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Basic computer skills including email and related systems.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain SCIP-R certification within one year.
• Must hold or obtain and maintain additional required certifications within one year.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours as needed.
• Valid Driver's License and Van certification may be required for certain assignments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.
• Provide emotional support and build positive relationships.
• Support individuals to meet personal goals that enhance quality of life.
• Engage in respectful communications using person-first language.
• Facilitate activities that provide social capital and community connections.
• Supervise, protect, and care for individuals at all times.
• Manage crisis situations and ensure health, wellness, and safety.
• Implement person-centered, individualized plans and behavior support plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment.
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Administer medication as prescribed.
• Support person-centered advocacy and assist in communication.
• Plan and prepare balanced meals according to dietary restrictions.
• Transport and escort individuals to various activities and appointments.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on individuals' observable behavior.
• Communicate programmatic needs to team members and maintain a solution-oriented approach.
• Complete and maintain necessary trainings and certifications.
• Utilize approved training techniques to respond to challenging behaviors.
• Provide coverage for other direct support staff as needed.

Benefits

• Compensation of $18.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees