DSP OPWDD - Housing Services
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works alongside people supported by FREE to help them achieve personal outcomes and life goals. The role supports development of daily living, professional, and informed decision-making skills while promoting health and safety. The DSP must be able to speak, read, and write English well enough to complete required training, understand and follow support plans, communicate with care teams and providers, accurately document services and patient information, and comply with health and safety standards. In the residential setting, the DSP may also provide personal care and hygiene assistance, companionship and support during periods of incapacitation or transition, housekeeping, errands, and assistance planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals. The position is performed in person, and agency drivers are required to travel in an agency vehicle. Training will be provided upon hire as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy agency criteria for drivers.
- Functional proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Proficient writing skills, including basic grammar and spelling.
- Ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
- Efficiency, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of at least eight hours.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing related job duties.
- Proficient computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Help people supported identify and realize personal life goals.
- Advocate with people supported in a variety of situations.
- Teach new life skills.
- Partner with people supported to promote health and safety.
- Help people overcome barriers to establishing and maintaining relationships and valued social roles.
- Work with people supported and the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that support personal life goals.
- Provide positive behavior support as necessary.
- Prevent, recognize, and report abuse.
- Accurately document service provision, daily notes, and other required information.
- Promote and support community involvement.
- Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as medical appointments or outings, using a motor vehicle.
- Perform healthcare-related tasks as needed.
- Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation in a timely manner and according to quality and compliance thresholds.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Administer bedside or personal care as needed in OPWDD residential settings.
- Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed.
- Provide companionship, personal care, and help individuals adjust to new lifestyles during incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence.
- Perform housekeeping tasks, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and errands.
- Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals, or assist individuals with these activities.
- Communicate respectfully with people supported, supervisors, team members, and the community.
- Protect confidential information in accordance with FREE policies.
- Meet safety training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and take steps to prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
- Meet job requirements for participating in or delivering training.
- Follow FREE's ethical standards, Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
