202-05 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, and assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene. DSPs may also accompany individuals to medical appointments, help with banking and community participation, attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans, support individual goals, and follow established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid new employee orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training at the individual's home. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a stated schedule of Wednesday through Saturday, 11 p.m. to 9 a.m. The hourly pay range is $17.50 to $19.00. A sign-on bonus is offered: $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their communities and lives.
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- A proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their communities and accompany them on outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and established medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Tuition remission.
- Paid new employee orientation and paid training, including CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and MAP.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
