Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Paid Training - Full & Part Time
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) encourages clients’ personal growth through goal-based support and provides daily living assistance to KIM clients in their homes and in the community. DSPs motivate and encourage clients toward their goals while following the Residential Service Guidelines. The role involves supporting clients’ emotional and behavioral regulation, personal and program goals, money management, hygiene, medication, transportation, documentation, health and safety, meals, and grocery shopping. Paid training is noted in the job title. Full-time and part-time positions are available; the shift is to be determined.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Intermediate experience supporting living, preferably with adults with developmental or other disabilities.
- At least 18 years old.
- Clear a criminal background check before working alone and unsupervised with clients.
- Valid driver’s license or State ID.
- Ability to follow instructions, organize, and set priorities.
- Strong communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking, and reading comprehension.
- Ability to engage in critical thinking.
Responsibilities
- Help clients use emotional and behavioral regulation techniques outlined in their individual plans.
- Help clients achieve personal and program goals and evaluate goal completion and denials.
- Assist clients with money management, including petty cash, receipts, checkbooks, and EBTs.
- Assist clients with daily hygiene and personal care according to their individual care plans, including brushing teeth, bathing, hair washing, and toileting.
- Administer correct medications and document the activity, including nurse-delegated tasks.
- Transport clients to and from activities and appointments, or arrange transportation services as appropriate.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly forms, reports, and data sheets.
- Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.
- Assist clients with cooking and eating meals and with grocery shopping.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
- Employee Assistance Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
