Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Day Services
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional aids in the implementation of instructional plans, care, and activities for clients served in assigned areas. Responsibilities Execute Curriculum Program per program schedule. Provide supervision and active treatment through program and assist clients in achieving goals. Assist with the personal care needs of adults enrolled in services. Perform necessary housekeeping duties as assigned to ensure facility and equipment are clean and sanitary. Intervene in crisis situations and complete the necessary documentation, if necessary. Demonstrate teamwork with staff and clients served in the agency. Administer assessments for clients served as directed by QIDPs, Nursing, or Program Specialists. Provide medication administration to clients on a routine or “as needed” basis, if applicable. Keep current on all trainings and Behavior Support Plans. Transport and supervise clients during agency-sponsored and agency-based activities, if necessary. On occasion, staff may need to use their own vehicle. Staff may be cross-trained in all day services programs to provide relief, if necessary. All other duties as assigned by director.
Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting, standing, bending and lifting
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
- Must be able to lift up to 125 pounds, with assistance, at times
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must possess a strong service orientation, including active listening, critical thinking skills, and close monitoring of clients
- High School Diploma
- Experience with developmentally disabled population
Responsibilities
- Execute Curriculum Program per program schedule.
- Provide supervision and active treatment through program and assist clients in achieving goals.
- Assist with the personal care needs of adults enrolled in services.
- Perform necessary housekeeping duties as assigned to ensure facility and equipment are clean and sanitary.
- Intervene in crisis situations and complete the necessary documentation, if necessary.
- Demonstrate teamwork with staff and clients served in the agency.
- Administer assessments for clients served as directed by QIDPs, Nursing, or Program Specialists.
- Provide medication administration to clients on a routine or “as needed” basis, if applicable.
- Keep current on all trainings and Behavior Support Plans.
- Transport and supervise clients during agency-sponsored and agency-based activities, if necessary.
- Staff may be cross-trained in all day services programs to provide relief, if necessary.
- All other duties as assigned by director.
Benefits
- Accrued Time Off
- Partial Holiday Pay
- Partial Paid Birthday off!
- Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
- Employee referral program
- Pay On Demand Option (Paylocity Wallet)
- FSA accounts
- Paid Mileage
- Employee recognition events
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Extensive training
- Flexible Hours
- CPR/First Aid training
- 401K w/ 5% company matching
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid day off on Birthday!
- PTO
- HSA Accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Casual Fridays
- Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
