Direct Support Professional

Developmental Connections • Branson, CO

7d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports people served as a mentor, encouraging them to learn and practice skills needed to succeed in their home and community. The DSP teaches skills related to goals in each person's Individual Service Plan (ISP), documents ISP outcomes and facility practices, and helps people served develop community connections and relationships. The role includes attending requested ISP meetings and monthly Self Government meetings, guiding responsible choices, transporting people served as needed, and informing the Program Coordinator of issues with ISP implementation. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. The job description states that it is not a contract guaranteeing employment for a specific duration and that either party may terminate the relationship at any time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education level.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Obtain and maintain training in Blood Borne Pathogens, Medication Administration, Systematic Instruction Strategies, Abuse/Neglect, HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Positive Behavior.
• Obtain and maintain a Class E driver's License.
• Obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification, if required.
• Pass a 10-panel drug test.
• Pass a background check including criminal and driving records.
• Ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to persons served.
• Teach each person served the skills needed to accomplish goals set in their Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Document outcomes of ISP.
• Document facility safety practices, assessments, incident reports, and daily logs.
• Support persons served in developing connections and relationships in the community.
• Attend ISP meetings as requested.
• Attend monthly persons served Self Government meetings.
• Guide persons served in making responsible choices.
• Transport persons served as needed.
• Inform the Program Coordinator of issues experienced by a person served in ISP implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED