6011-09 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 in their lives as possible. Support may include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing. DSPs may also assist with medical appointments and banking, support participation in the community and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, 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 during an emergency, maintain certifications, and perform job-related duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
- Commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own 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.
Nice To Haves
- Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to participate actively in their lives.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments and banking.
- Support individuals in becoming active members of their community and accompany them on outings.
- Administer medications.
- Follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and established medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain required certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, plus program-specific and person-specific training.
- Sign-on bonus of $500 for part-time residential direct-care employees, paid as $100 at 6 weeks, $100 at 90 days, and $300 at 6 months.
- 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
