DSP OPWDD - Housing Services
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works alongside people supported by the agency to help them achieve personal outcomes. The role develops daily living and informed decision-making skills while supporting individuals’ health and safety. In a residential setting, the DSP may also provide personal care and hygiene assistance, companionship and support during periods of incapacitation or family disruption, housekeeping, errands, and help planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals. The role is performed in person, and agency drivers travel in an agency vehicle.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Proficient writing skills, including basic grammar and spelling.
- Ability to work flexibly in a team environment, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
- Efficiency, organization, and excellent communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to satisfy the agency’s criteria for drivers.
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of at least 8 hours.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing related job duties.
- Proficient computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Help people identify and realize personal life goals.
- Advocate with people supported in a variety of situations.
- Teach new life skills.
- Partner with people supported to promote their health and safety.
- Help people overcome barriers to establishing and maintaining relationships and valued social roles.
- Work with people supported and the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that support personal life 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 accurately, on time, and in accordance with quality and compliance requirements.
- In residential settings, administer bedside or personal care as needed and assist with personal care and hygiene.
- Provide companionship, personal care, or help adjusting to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence.
- Perform housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, and running errands.
- Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals, or assist individuals with these activities.
- Communicate respectfully with people supported, supervisors, team members, and community members.
- Follow confidentiality policies and protect confidential information.
- Meet safety training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and take measures to prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
- Meet requirements for participating in or delivering training.
- Follow the agency’s ethical standards, Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
