(DSP) Direct Support Professional $19.00/HR

FAMILY PARTNERS LLC•Peoria, AZ

147d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide specialized sensory-motor, cognitive, communicative, social interaction, and behavioral training to promote skill development in individuals who have developmental disabilities. The DSP will deliver services with compassion and respect.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have 3 years legal driving experience
Must be able to obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must be able to drive a large capacity van
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License
Reliable means of transportation with current insurance and registration
Ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
Ability to pass criminal, background and reference checks
Article Nine Training (provided by Family Partners)
Certification in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, and First Aid (provided by Family Partners)
Ability to address more than one project at a time while prioritizing the demands and issues in a busy operating environment.
Must be at least 21 years of age for transportation duties.

Responsibilities

Provide training and supervision for individuals to increase or maintain their socialization and adaptive skills.
Develop positive relationships and support for individuals and their caregivers.
Assist the individual in developing skills to achieve and maintain a quality of life that promotes their vision of the future.
Assist individuals in participating in meaningful age-appropriate activities and experience new activities.
Meet the physical needs of the individuals receiving services including attention to hygiene, health, and safety.
Implement habilitation goals as identified in the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
Provide opportunities for training and/or practice in basic consumer skills such as shopping, banking, money management, access and use of community resources, and community safety skills.
Develop, maintain, or enhance independent functioning skills in sensory-motor areas, cognition, and personal hygiene.
Assist the individuals in developing and maintaining friendships of their choice and provide training and support with social skills and problem solving.
Implement the daily curriculum and schedule for the day.
Maintain compliance with Division of Developmental Disabilities policies and procedures.
Perform special projects as directed by the Adult Day Services Manager and/or Lead Staff personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely data collection sheets and progress reports. Complete Incident Reports, as needed.
Provide safe transportation in a large-capacity vehicle either mornings or afternoons and for day-time outings.