DSP OPWDD - Housing Services
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works alongside people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them achieve their personal outcomes. The role supports the development of daily living, professional, and informed decision-making skills while promoting each person’s health and safety. It requires sufficient spoken and written English to complete training, understand and follow support plans, communicate with care teams and providers, document services and patient information accurately, and comply with health and safety standards. In the residential setting, the DSP may provide personal care and hygiene support, companionship and assistance during periods of incapacity or family disruption, housekeeping, errands, and help 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 as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- 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, organization, and excellent communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to satisfy the agency’s driver criteria.
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of at least 8 hours; reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed; and lift 50 pounds at a time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing related job duties.
- Proficient computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with the people supported to identify and achieve personal life goals.
- Advocate for the people supported in a variety of situations.
- Teach new life skills.
- Partner with the people supported to promote their health and safety.
- Help the people supported overcome barriers to establishing and maintaining relationships and valued social roles.
- Work with the people supported and the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that support personal 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 physicians’ offices or outings, using a motor vehicle.
- Perform healthcare-related tasks as needed.
- Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation promptly and in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- In the residential setting, administer bedside or personal care as needed; assist with personal care and hygiene; provide companionship and help with adjustment during periods of incapacity, family disruption, or convalescence; perform housekeeping and errands; and plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist individuals with these tasks.
- Communicate respectfully with the people supported, supervisors, team members, and community members.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information about people supported, families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees.
- Meet safety training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and take measures to prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
- Meet job requirements for participating in or delivering training.
- Follow the organization’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
Education Level
High school or GED
