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, help individuals participate in their communities and attend outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow 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 person-specific training in the individuals’ homes. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency, maintain certifications, perform job duties in compliance with agency policies, and follow DDS regulations and policies.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
- Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to 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, dedicated member of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Daily use of a car on site is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over 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 communities and attending outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and applicable medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and comply with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- 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.
- Paid training.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
