Crisis Direct Support Professional - Experience required
About The Position
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and physical disabilities. They provide the necessary support, encouragement, and guidance to help individuals live fulfilling lives, build independence, and actively participate in their communities. This role is specifically for an Adult Crisis Group Home, which is a short-term, highly supportive residential setting for adults experiencing an emotional, behavioral, or mental health crisis. The primary goal of this program is stabilization, enabling individuals to safely return home or transition to a more appropriate long-term setting once stabilized.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and maintain a clean driving record.
- Have access to an insured vehicle.
- Successfully pass a DHS background study.
- Have basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
Nice To Haves
- Have a high school diploma or GED preferred.
- Have experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
- Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional or in behavioral health.
- Experience working with adults who have behavioral, developmental, or mental health diagnoses.
- Comfortable responding to crisis situations and managing physically aggressive behaviors using approved intervention techniques.
Responsibilities
- Building meaningful relationships and supporting individuals in developing friendships and community connections.
- Assisting with daily routines such as cooking, household tasks, personal care, hygiene, social activities, and leisure activities.
- Supporting individuals with health and safety needs, money management, and behavior support strategies.
- Administering medications according to training and company procedures.
- Providing transportation to appointments, activities, and community outings.
- Documenting services, activities, and important events using an online documentation system.
- Encouraging independence while providing the level of support each individual needs.
- Providing intensive support to help each individual safely return home or transition to a more appropriate long-term setting once they have stabilized and an individualized plan is in place.
Benefits
- PTO
- paid holidays
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
