6011-04 Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults age 22 and older 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, support participation in the community and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow applicable medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program- and person-specific training at the individuals’ homes. The DSP must be able to safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency. DSPs must maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Must be available by telephone for daily contact.
- Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in 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, and 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 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, and support their participation in the community and outings.
- Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and medical guidelines.
- Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
- Maintain certifications and perform job duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for part-time residential direct care employees, paid as $100 at 6 weeks, $100 at 90 days, and $300 at 6 months.
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid training in CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, MAP, and program- and person-specific topics.
- 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.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees; the posting lists this benefit, but the position is part-time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
