DSP OPWDD - Housing Services
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works alongside people receiving support to help them achieve personal outcomes. The role helps people develop daily living, professional, and informed decision-making skills while supporting their overall health and safety. The position is performed in person; agency drivers travel in an agency vehicle. In the residential setting, the DSP may provide bedside or personal care, assist with personal care and hygiene, offer companionship and support during periods of incapacitation or transition, perform household tasks, and plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals. The DSP also completes required service documentation and follows FREE’s confidentiality, safety, training, and ethical conduct requirements. Duties may change, and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Proficient writing skills, including basic grammar and spelling.
- Ability to work flexibly in a team environment, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
- Efficiency, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the agency’s driver criteria.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing related job duties.
- Proficient computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with people receiving support to identify and pursue personal life goals.
- Advocate for people receiving support in a variety of situations.
- Teach new life skills and support daily living and informed decision-making.
- Partner with people receiving support to promote their health and safety.
- Help people overcome barriers to establishing and maintaining relationships and valued social roles.
- Work with people receiving support and the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans aligned with personal life goals.
- Provide positive behavior support as necessary.
- Prevent, recognize, and report abuse.
- Accurately document service provision, daily notes, and other required information.
- Promote and support community involvement.
- Transport clients outside the home, such as to medical appointments or outings, using a motor vehicle.
- Perform healthcare-related tasks as needed.
- Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation accurately, promptly, and in accordance with quality and compliance standards.
- Administer bedside or personal care as needed in the residential setting.
- Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed.
- Provide companionship, personal care, or help adjusting to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence.
- Perform housekeeping tasks, including cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, and running errands.
- Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals, or assist individuals with doing so.
- Communicate respectfully with the people supported, supervisors, colleagues, and community members.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FREE policies.
- Meet safety-training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and take steps to prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
- Meet job requirements for participating in or delivering training.
- Follow FREE’s ethical standards, Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and applicable laws and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
