Direct Support Professional / Lewis Forks
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them participate meaningfully in their communities and achieve personal goals. The role includes helping individuals identify and express their needs, implementing services aligned with person-centered plans, and fostering independence and self-advocacy. DSPs seek to understand each individual’s history, social and family networks, and aspirations, and provide support with compassion and respect. The position operates under supervision and follows established guidelines to provide quality care and advocacy. The role may involve supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance use challenges. It includes assisting with personal care, independent living skills, transportation, community participation, medication administration, documentation, and connections to community resources. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background screening, registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and applicable credentialing or reference checks.
- Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to person-centered support.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to foster independence while providing necessary support.
- Knowledge of disability rights, self-advocacy, and community integration principles.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and follow regulatory guidelines.
- Must regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally pull at least 40 pounds.
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular duties.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Must demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
- Vision must include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
- Must be able to talk and hear, except for employees in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs.
- For positions requiring transportation, provide proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle if required.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for individuals’ human, legal, and civil rights.
- Promote health and safety through wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
- Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals to make their own choices.
- Accompany individuals to work, recreational activities, social events, and other community activities.
- Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
- Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
- Support individuals in building relationships and social connections in the community.
- Support informed decisions about living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
- Assist with hygiene, bathing, dressing, laundry, cleaning, decorating, and other personal care or household tasks.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services and support provided.
- Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities using effective advocacy strategies.
- Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
- Encourage effective communication while adapting to individual needs and preferences.
- Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.
Benefits
- Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
- Employee perks and discount program.
- Paid time off for full-time employees.
- Health insurance and other insurance benefits for full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement savings program.
- Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
- Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
- Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
