Direct Support Professional(DSP)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will work with individuals in a variety of settings assisting them based upon their ISP and Progress Note and their individual plan with PA Inclusive. Cooperation and coordination with other agency services is expected of this position. The role involves providing direct support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being, and assisting with community participation and skill development. The DSP will also be responsible for safe transportation of individuals, completing required documentation, and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and policies. Effective communication with all stakeholders and reliable attendance are crucial. The position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with specific shifts from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM and 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Maintain a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and automobile insurance as required by agency policy.
- Must pass Child Abuse History and Criminal Record Check Clearances and not be excluded from State of PA Exclusion Lists.
- Ability to obtain state and agency required employment certifications including, but no limited to APSE, CESP, ACRE, and/or Discovery.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Computer knowledge.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or mental health disabilities preferred.
- Transferrable skills in coaching, teaching, mentoring, or similar experiences preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accordance with each individual's Person-Centered Support Plan, Individual Support Plan (ISP), and established goals.
- Supervise and ensure the health, safety, welfare, and well-being of individuals supported, including responding appropriately to emergencies and crisis situations.
- Assist individuals with community participation, skill development, independent living activities, employment-related activities, and other services identified in their support plans.
- Safely transport individuals to and from community activities, appointments, employment sites, and other approved destinations using a personal vehicle.
- Accompany individuals in community settings and provide active support during activities, appointments, and events.
- Complete all required documentation, progress notes, incident reports, mileage logs, and other records accurately, timely, and in compliance with ODP, OVR, Medicaid waiver, and agency requirements.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, licensing, funding source, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with individuals served, families, supports coordinators, supervisors, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.
- Attend and participate in required meetings, trainings, and agency events as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance and report to assigned worksites and community locations as scheduled.
- Serve as a member of the agency team and represent the organization professionally.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
