Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Baptist Children's Home•Zionville, NC

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works as a team member overseeing the day-to-day activities and needs of developmentally disabled adults. This role involves supervising and maintaining individual and group relationships within assigned areas, ensuring residents can participate in community activities and social interactions in a supportive, therapeutic environment focused on care, habilitation, or rehabilitation. The position requires adherence to agency purpose, philosophy, policies, and procedures, as well as accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements. The role typically involves 24-hour shifts, with a schedule of 8 days on duty followed by 6 days off duty. Private staff quarters are provided while on duty.

Requirements

Must have the capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements.
For Family Care Home, either 1) have CNA certification OR 2) be willing to take a personal care training course within the first six months (180 days) of employment, and state medication exam within the first three months (90 days) of employment.
Must be at least 23 years of age.
Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent with advanced education preferred. Must be able to read, write, and follow directions.
Have no substantiated findings of abuse or neglect listed on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
Must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the individuals served and demonstrate core skills including: technical knowledge, cultural awareness, analytical skills, decision-making, interpersonal skills, communication skills, clinical skills.
Meets qualifications of paraprofessional as outlined by the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
Education, experience, skills, and abilities compatible with the responsibilities outlined in this job description.
A Christian spirit and lifestyle evident in daily actions.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work with Microsoft applications and electronic health records.
Able to operate standard kitchen equipment.
Must be able to drive a 15 passenger van and get in and out of the van unassisted.
Ability to read, write and complete necessary documentation.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, parents, teachers, counselors, and team members, and others within the scope of residential care.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and ability to draw conclusions.
Complies with agency policies and procedures concerning confidentiality and HIPAA regulations involving all aspects of client information.
Regularly required to drive and get in and out of a 15 passenger van unassisted, walk up and down stairs, sit, stand, bend, reach, talk and/or hear, assist residents with mobility, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

No prior experience is required, but preferred for Direct Support Professional 1.
Experience is required for Direct Support Professional 2 and Direct Support Professional 3.
Advanced education preferred.

Responsibilities

Manifests in daily action a Christian spirit and lifestyle.
Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the Agency’s structures, services, policies, and procedures, job performance requirements, and related jobs.
Provides support and supervision in a home environment to enable residents to participate in community activities, social interactions in the home, and engage in a supportive, therapeutic relationship.
Provides treatment interventions to help residents acquire skills necessary to compensate for or remediate functional problems as outlined in the person-centered plan.
Provides supervision, both individually and in groups, overseeing residents’ daily activities and personal care, assisting and supervising as needed.
Provides Christian role modeling and spiritual guidance, fostering a Christian environment that includes devotions and regular church attendance.
Prepares and provides well-balanced meals according to agency menus and residents' daily nutritional requirements.
Establishes structure in the home to enable residents to learn responsibilities and become functioning members of the home.
Generates an atmosphere that helps each resident feel accepted and respected as a group member.
Maintains a safe home environment, including instructing residents in safety, fire prevention, fire drills, and evacuation plans per policy and procedure.
Plans events for residents, including informal social time, special events, and group activities as outlined by the QP, maintaining the required weekly amount of 14 hours.
Complies with safety regulations in accordance with OSHA, food program, sanitation, building code, accreditation standards, and N.C. licensing requirements.
Provides transportation for residents to events, including school, work, church, and medical appointments.
Purchases food, supplies, and equipment to meet the needs of each resident according to the schedule maintained in the group home and upon approval by the QP.
Greets visitors in a positive and hospitable manner.
Attends to the medical and dental health needs of each resident as outlined in policies and procedures and directed by the QP.
Maintains the agency vehicle in good operating condition by ensuring regular maintenance service and reporting any needed repairs to the QP.
Teaches weekly life skills curriculum to residents, allowing for group participation and learning.
Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the Agency’s personnel policies.
Represents the agency to various individuals, groups, and the public in a professional manner.
Maintains professional standards as set by the agency.
Respects the rights of the total team and keeps other team members informed of any changes in the home.
Respects the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and residents and strives to create a positive relationship within BCH.
Participates in the agency’s Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed.
Maintains all handbooks and support materials.
Completes all paperwork necessary to document services provided and as required by licensure, regulations, and the agency, including goal tracking, personal care, resident logs, community outings, therapeutic leave, contact notes, service notes, sign in/out forms, MARs and all medication and medical services related paperwork, changeover forms, vehicle mileage, incident reports, fire and disaster drill documentation, resident cash and checking documentation, petty cash documentation, and filing of documentation.
Maintains proper administration of ALL medications, medication storage, and medication records for each resident.
Participates in all required in-service training.
Assures all rights listed in the Domiciliary Home Resident’s Bill of Rights are exercised for each resident and provides assistance to residents in exercising these rights.
Responds to grievances according to the Agency’s policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality regarding each resident and their records.
Works under the direct supervision of the Qualified Professional (QP)/Administrator.
Participates in DDM and BCH orientation.
Participates in 90-day and annual performance evaluations.
Maintains an open line of communication with supervisor and requests conferences as needed.
Participates in staff training opportunities provided by the Agency and any other agencies as requested by QP and/or required by the State of North Carolina.