Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Group Homes (Apopka)

Quest•Apopka, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals provide care and support to individuals living in group homes in Apopka. Available full-time schedules include Wednesday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; or overnight Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. A part-time on-call schedule is also available, with work as needed and no guaranteed weekly hours. Candidates should speak with their recruiter to confirm which schedules are available. The role involves supporting individuals with personal care, medication routines, transportation, daily living activities, community inclusion, meals, and household tasks. DSPs are responsible for maintaining safety and adequate supervision, including during inclement weather and when shifts need coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Read, write, and comprehend English, and remain calm and communicate during a crisis.
One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities or in intensive behavior, psychiatric, nursing home, or childcare settings; college, vocational, or technical training of 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or 720 classroom hours may substitute for the experience requirement.
Working knowledge of household appliances and basic office equipment, including washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, computer, copier, tablet, and calculator.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform household tasks involving bending and lifting, push wheelchairs, and use hands for tasks such as writing, typing, and handling small objects.
If driving, a valid Florida driver's license with no major driving violations is required at all times.
If driving, ability to safely operate large-capacity vehicles, including 10–12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses, and navigate traffic.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hoyer lifts, van lifts, and adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with personal care, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and hygiene, as needed.
Drive large-capacity vehicles to transport individuals to and from the training center, medical appointments, home visits, and community outings.
Follow DOT regulations and local laws when operating vehicles.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administration, follow medication-disposal protocols, maintain medication counts, and communicate with pharmacies as needed.
Treat individuals with dignity and respect, uphold their personal rights, and communicate in a friendly, professional manner with individuals, coworkers, visitors, and customers.
Implement active treatment in self-help, daily living, social skills, leisure activities, and community inclusion.
Safely lift, transfer, and reposition individuals according to daily schedules, using proper body mechanics and physical management techniques to reduce injury risk.
Support mealtime safety, including food preparation, diet textures and restrictions, adaptive equipment, and feeding assistance.
Complete daily housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and clean environment, including dishes, bedding, laundry, trash removal, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, mopping, and sweeping.
Ensure adequate supervision, which may include staying beyond scheduled hours until the next shift arrives or backup staffing is arranged.
Report to work during inclement weather to provide supervision and care, including sheltering in place during a hurricane.