Direct Support Professional
About The Position
All Ways Caring HomeCare is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a home-like setting and in the comfort of their homes. The role supports clients’ dignity, privacy, independence, and participation in their communities. The Direct Support Professional assists with personal care and health-related tasks, encourages self-help activities, supports positive relationships with each individual’s circle of support, and implements Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans. The role also includes documenting care and activities, helping prevent or de-escalate challenging behaviors, and transporting individuals to community activities and medical appointments.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Pass a background check.
- Have a driver’s license and valid auto insurance.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have a Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification; or provide a high school diploma/transcript or GED diploma and at least six months of experience providing behavioral health-related services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or documented experience providing specific supports to individuals with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal care, including basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation.
- Perform medical monitoring and health care-related tasks.
- Foster positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support.
- Encourage self-help activities.
- Implement Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans.
- Manage individuals’ behaviors through prevention or de-escalation of aggression.
- Maintain accurate daily documentation of activities, fire and disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goals, data tracking, and other required information.
- Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments.
- Transport clients or run errands for clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with Daily Pay Option
- Tuition reimbursement and campus partnerships
- Flexible work schedules close to home
- Referral bonuses
- Benefits and supplemental plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) participation
- Career growth and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
