Direct Support Professional-Community

SIRS INC•Boonville, IN

2d•$16 - $18

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by implementing and supporting person-centered support and behavior plans. The role respects and understands the rights of individuals, ensures their safety, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence. DSPs support individuals in achieving goals they select, becoming as independent as possible, receiving support in daily living to create a safe and healthy life, and making each day the best day. Depending on the position, duties may include assisting with personal care and transfers while encouraging self-care; using adaptive equipment; transporting individuals to appointments, work, day programs, recreation events, and stores; completing medication records and counts; maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment; providing or teaching housekeeping; completing required training; following safety and emergency protocols; and completing documentation accurately and on time.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
Pass a drug screen and comprehensive background check.
Obtain an HCSP certificate.
Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Be able to grasp the equivalent of a 12-ounce can.
Have reliable transportation.
Be able to assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

Implement and support person-centered support and behavior plans while respecting individuals' rights, needs, safety, and independence.
Support individuals in achieving goals they select and becoming as independent as possible.
Depending on position, assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring, while encouraging individuals to perform as much self-care as possible.
Depending on position, understand and use adaptive equipment, including wheelchairs, belts/locks, and Hoyer lifts, and securely load and unload clients.
Drive individuals to appointments, work, day programs, recreation events, and stores as needed.
Complete medication records and counts.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment; perform housekeeping and teach or support individuals in performing housekeeping.
Complete new-hire, on-the-job, and annual training within designated timeframes.
Understand and follow physical safety and emergency protocols.
Complete all documentation accurately and promptly.