Direct Support Professional

Bishop Grady Villas•Saint Cloud, FL

15d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides residents with assistance in activities of daily living and support in developing independent living skills. The role supports resident choice, dignity, safety, and supervision while maintaining professional boundaries and therapeutic interactions. The position supervises residents in residential and community settings, supports participation in appointments and activities, and transports residents to approved destinations. It also requires accurate, timely documentation; monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ conditions; maintaining confidentiality; assisting with medication self-administration; and following individualized support plans and approved behavioral techniques. The employee must meet required screening, training, certification, driving, scheduling, and physical demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One year of experience in direct care, healthcare, behavioral health, childcare, residential services, or a related human-services environment preferred.
Must maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must complete required background screening, clearance, and employment verification.
Must comply with Magnify policies, procedures, safety requirements, and confidentiality standards.
Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must complete and maintain required certifications and training, including CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Medication Assistance Training, behavior and safety training, and other training required by Magnify policies or regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities preferred.
College, vocational, technical, or workforce training experience may substitute for portions of the required experience, as determined by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, hygiene, eating, mobility, and personal appearance.
Teach and encourage independent living skills through instruction, coaching, modeling, and positive reinforcement.
Assist with meal preparation, household responsibilities, laundry, shopping, and other domestic activities.
Encourage resident choice, self-direction, and dignity while maintaining safety and supervision requirements.
Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic interactions with residents.
Supervise residents in residential, vocational, recreational, volunteer, faith-based, medical, and community settings.
Coordinate and support resident participation in appointments, recreational activities, work programs, and community outings.
Safely transport residents to appointments, employment sites, activities, and other approved destinations using agency vehicles or approved transportation methods.
Monitor resident whereabouts, safety needs, and individualized support requirements during activities.
Complete and maintain accurate, timely, compliant documentation in accordance with Magnify policies and regulatory requirements.
Document services, resident progress, incidents, medication assistance activities, transportation and visitor logs, petty cash records, mileage, and other required records.
Observe, monitor, and report changes in resident condition, behavior, health, or safety to appropriate leadership.
Maintain confidentiality of resident, employee, and organizational information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational requirements.
Assist with self-administration of medication in accordance with training, certification requirements, physician orders, and organizational policies.
Follow approved behavior support plans, health management plans, dietary restrictions, and individualized service plans.
Use approved de-escalation, redirection, and behavior-management techniques as trained.
Immediately report incidents, injuries, medication concerns, abuse allegations, neglect concerns, and safety risks according to policy.
Complete and maintain required certifications and training.
Work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage assignments as required.
Perform the essential physical functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.