Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About The Position
Dungarvin is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and potentially complex medical or behavioral support needs. The role focuses on helping individuals live as independently as possible while promoting personal choice, community engagement, and life skills development. The DSP assists with activities of daily living and personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, shopping, budgeting, appointments, community activities, and personal goals. The position also includes maintaining a safe and supportive living environment, supporting goals in Individual Service Plans (ISPs), documenting progress, communicating changes and concerns to the team, and transporting individuals as needed. Training and orientation are provided.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
- Have basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
- Be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Be willing to assist individuals with personal care and activities of daily living.
- Be able to stand, walk, bend, or squat for extended periods.
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Have experience, training, or transferable skills that support success in a direct support role.
- Have strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Have a genuine interest in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Be able to promote independence, community engagement, and person-centered supports.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals with potential behavioral support needs.
- Assist with activities of daily living, personal care, household cleaning, meal preparation, shopping, budgeting, personal goals, appointments, community activities, and engagement.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive living environment.
- Promote independence, personal choice, and life skills development.
- Support individuals in achieving goals and objectives in their Individual Service Plans (ISPs), and document progress.
- Observe and communicate changes, concerns, and progress to supervisors and team members.
- Transport individuals to appointments, activities, and community outings as needed.
- Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with up to a 3% employer match
- Paid time off that increases with tenure
- PTO donation options
- National brand discounts
- Employee referral program
- Access to Tapcheck to receive up to 50% of pay before payday
- Career growth opportunities
- Paid training and mentorship
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
