Direct Support Professional (DSP) Part Time
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Envision Unlimited provides direct, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) setting. The role assists individuals in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning in independent community living. Support may include personal hygiene and grooming, medication management, transportation, meal preparation, household tasks, and daily activities. The position may involve supporting individuals with behavioral or medical needs, responding to emergencies using agency-approved procedures, and performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping. Individuals receiving support may sometimes exhibit hostile or verbally aggressive behavior; DSPs are expected to remain calm and professional, maintain appropriate boundaries, and follow agency-approved de-escalation, crisis prevention, behavior plan, and safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees are expected to respect individual diversity, refrain from discrimination and harassment, and help maintain a welcoming and supportive work environment. The work environment may involve working alone or with others and verbal and face-to-face contact; noise is usually low to moderate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; proof is required.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Complete required training and certifications within specified timelines, including CPR and First Aid, Safety Care, OIG-Abuse/Neglect, medication-administration authorization, applicable DSP certification and HCWR DD Aide registration, Defensive Driving, and required annual trainings and policy reviews.
- Safety Care Training must be completed by the first day of employment and renewed annually.
- OIG-Abuse/Neglect Training must be completed by the first day of employment and renewed annually.
- Become an Authorized Direct Support Professional (ADSP) within 150 days of hire.
- Complete the applicable OJT packet and HCWR DD Aide registration within 120 days of hire.
- Complete Defensive Driving Training within one week of hire.
- Complete Rule 50/Abuse and Neglect and Program Personnel Compliance trainings no later than the first day of work.
- Be able to meet the physical demands of the job, which may include standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing and listening, clear speech, and dexterity and use of hands and fingers.
Nice To Haves
- Direct Support Professional experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance as necessary.
- Transport and accompany residents to appointments and other services, including day program sites, as needed.
- Supervise and assist residents in taking medication in accordance with program guidelines.
- Assist residents in preparing daily schedules, including household chores, social activities, meetings, and appointments.
- Perform cleaning and housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping.
- Monitor and assist residents with daily bedroom maintenance.
- Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies according to applicable health and safety, Aggression Management, First Aid, CPR, and other procedures.
- Plan menus and assist with meal preparation as required.
- Perform other essential responsibilities as needed to meet program requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
