625-13 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active as possible in their lives. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and other personal care. DSPs may also assist individuals with medical appointments and banking, support community participation and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and comply with applicable medical guidelines. The role includes paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, as well as program-specific and individual-specific training in the person's home. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain required certifications, perform job duties in compliance with agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies.
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.
- Demonstrate a commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work as a creative, engaged, and dedicated team member.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, which may include holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over 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 other personal care.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and accompany them on outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, individual goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and carry out duties in accordance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time employees and $1,000 for full-time employees.
- Paid training, including New Employee Orientation and listed certifications.
- 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.
- Supportive and encouraging working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
