625-13 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 as possible in their own lives. 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 community activities and outings, administer medications, follow Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans and goals, and follow established medical guidelines. DSPs receive paid New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training, along with program-specific and person-specific training at the individual’s home. The role requires being 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. This is a part-time position scheduled for 30 hours per week: Sunday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Tuesday 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and Saturday 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The stated pay rate is $17.50–$19.00 per hour, with paid training. A sign-on bonus is offered: $500 for part-time employees.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Be able to speak, read, and write fluent English.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet program and individual needs, potentially including holidays, overnights, or double shifts.
- Be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Demonstrate a commitment to helping people with varying disabilities participate fully in their community and their own lives.
- Have varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
- Have a proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior through work, volunteer, or school history.
- Be able to work creatively and collaboratively as an engaged, dedicated team member.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for and support adults age 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Empower individuals to be as active as possible in their own lives and communities.
- Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
- Assist individuals with medical appointments, banking, community participation, 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 duties in compliance with agency policies and DDS regulations and policies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $500 for part-time employees
- Paid training
- Paid New Employee Orientation and paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Earned paid time off
- 40 hours of sick time
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition remission
- Supportive and encouraging working environment
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
