Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About The Position
Rudolph Community & Care is a private, person-centered organization providing adult foster care to vulnerable adults. The organization describes this role as a Crisis Interventionist because of the specialized nature of the work and the individuals served. The Direct Support Professional provides hands-on, person-centered support to individuals with varying degrees of mental illness and/or developmental disabilities and receives comprehensive training to develop the skills needed for the role. The role includes providing direct care, supporting health and safety, assisting with personal care and household needs, administering medication, and helping individuals participate in community activities. The pay range is $17–$25 per hour, depending on the site. Full-time employees may be eligible for tenure-based retention bonuses starting at $1,000 every three months; employee referrals may qualify for a $1,000 referral bonus. Bonuses are subject to program requirements and active employment at payout.
Requirements
- Ability to write narratives in grammatically correct English sentences.
- Communication skills adequate to relay information in English.
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory record.
- Maintain vehicle insurance.
- Knowledge of person-centered thinking and planning.
- Ability to support individuals with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to people receiving services.
- Monitor and maintain the safety and health of individuals.
- Interact with individuals receiving services.
- Administer medication.
- Maintain the home and meet client needs, including cooking and cleaning.
- De-escalate interfering behavior.
- Participate in community activities and social experiences with individuals.
- Share behavioral, health, and program concerns with a supervisor.
- Support personal hygiene and grooming, including bathing and toileting.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Tenure-based retention bonuses starting at $1,000 every three months for full-time employees
- $1,000 referral bonus for employee referrals
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
