DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-HOURLY
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
- Valid driver’s license
- Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
- associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans
- Complete required documentation• Administer Medication
- Provide transportation to consumers• Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate
- Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
- Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
- Scholarship program and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities
- Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff
- Retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off
- On-the-job training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
