DSP - Weekend Professional

Renewed Vision Counseling • Omaha, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional's (DSP) primary responsibilities are centered around supporting clients with an intellectual/developmental disability in leading a self-directed life. The DSP helps them to maximize their potential by maintaining and/or developing skills and abilities and interacting in their community to the degree they are interested. Hours available: Saturday and Sunday hours for FEMALE house.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma/GED
• Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable MVR and valid current car insurance
• Must be able to pass criminal and abuse registry background checks
• Work may include assisting with transfers (wheelchair to chair, bed, or tub, for example), and significant physical support to assist the client with daily activities.
• Be able to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds or more depending on individual specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist as appropriate with the delivery of activities to enhance their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Maintain a schedule of services/activities.
• Assist as appropriate with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living.
• Assist as appropriate in participation in leisure/recreational activities.
• Assist as appropriate with preparation of meals as needed.
• Assist as appropriate with housekeeping tasks essential to the health and welfare of the individual.
• Provide support and companionship that offers relief to family or primary caregivers as appropriate.
• Monitor and report on the status of health and safety.
• Complete documentation of activities and significant events.
• Submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide individual specific support as specified in the Individual Support Plan.
• Apply individual specific strategies as instructed to support their emotional, behavioral and/or communication needs.
• Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED