Dsp-21

Easterseals Southern California•Glendale, AZ

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP-21) provides personal care and daily living support to adults with developmental disabilities who live in a licensed residential home. The role helps residents develop living skills and greater independence by planning and participating in daily activities and outings consistent with their Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals. The position provides continuous active treatment and engagement, and may involve supporting residents with medical fragility or behavioral issues. The DSP assists with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom needs, bedtime routines, meals and dietary restrictions, and medication administration and monitoring. Support may include G-tube feeding. The role also helps maintain the home, including housekeeping and residents’ laundry, documents activities and care daily, attends staff meetings and mandatory training, and participates in recreational activities in varied settings. A company vehicle may be used to transport residents to health care appointments and other locations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma, GED, or national equivalent.
DSP-I and DSP-II certification required, or must be attained within the first year of hire or the first year in the position.
Must possess and maintain valid CPR, CPI, and First Aid certifications.
One to two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience to perform the job successfully.
At least one year of experience in a licensed residential setting working with medically fragile adults with developmental disabilities and/or behavioral issues.
Familiarity with charting, medication administration, and positive behavior support.
Working knowledge of behavioral issues, including aggressive, non-verbal, and self-injury behaviors.
Working knowledge and understanding of Individual Program Plans and Individual Service Plans.
Working knowledge of Regional Center, Department of Developmental Services, Title 17, and Title 22.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to interpret and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor settings and arrange and participate in outdoor activities with residents.
Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills and to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and tuberculosis test.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, per organizational and/or program requirements.
If applicable, ability to maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, a valid California driver’s license, proper auto insurance, and vehicle registration.
Able to lift or carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Requires up to 20% local travel.
Regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions, including noise, heat, dust, and bodily fluids, for more than 50% of work time.

Responsibilities

Provide residents with personal care, including assistance with eating, hygiene, showering, restroom needs, and bedtime routines.
Assist with or prepare meals in accordance with dietary restrictions, including feeding assistance and G-tube feeding when needed.
Assist with medication administration and monitoring.
Help maintain and clean the residential home, including housekeeping and laundering residents’ clothing.
Conduct daily activities that develop residents’ living skills in accordance with their IPP and ISP goals.
Provide continuous active treatment and engagement.
Complete required reports and documentation daily.
Attend required staff meetings and complete mandatory trainings.
Use a company-provided vehicle, when applicable, to transport residents to health care appointments and other locations.
Participate in recreational activities in a variety of settings.
Perform other duties as assigned.