Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Volunteers of America - Dakotas • Sioux Falls, SD

322d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position is designed to provide supervision, education, modeling, and support to West Oak participants. The DSP ensures the delivery of quality services, including documentation and communication of each individual's performance at home and in the community. This role requires working closely with the participant's team members and agency staff, reporting to the Group Life Supervisor or Program Coordinator/Manager. The DSP is responsible for facilitating participant services, implementing therapeutic and preventative skills, and ensuring the safety and well-being of participants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Teaching skills and education/experience with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, and emotional/behavioral disorders.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal and informal training, supervision, and role modeling as determined by the Interdisciplinary team.
• Support participants by respecting their rights, showing dignity, and ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide participant self-medication administration training as determined by their interdisciplinary team.
• Provide medical services as prescribed and recommended by the participant's physician and delegated by the Program Nurse.
• Model socialization and interactional skills for participants, including personal hygiene, dress, and conduct.
• Support participants in achieving their personal outcomes and respecting their choices and preferences.
• Provide transportation of participants to and from residences and appointments as needed.
• Complete documentation on appropriate forms as required by VOA-Dakotas policies or as determined by the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in meetings regarding participants as requested and attend program staff meetings.
• Facilitate effective teaching of participants through observations and clear descriptions of skills and behaviors.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holiday leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401K retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED