Direct Services Professional (DSP) - Part Time
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Envision Unlimited assists individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining their maximum level of functioning in independent community living. The role provides direct, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) setting. Support includes daily living activities such as personal grooming, medication management, transportation, meal preparation, and household tasks. The position may involve assisting with personal hygiene, supporting people with behavioral or medical needs, responding to emergencies using agency-approved procedures, and performing physically demanding duties such as lifting, transferring, and light housekeeping. People receiving support may sometimes exhibit hostile or verbally aggressive behavior, including profanity or offensive language. 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 the essential functions of the job. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Employees are expected to respect diversity, refrain from discrimination and harassment, and help maintain a welcoming and supportive work environment.
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 CPR and First Aid certification by the date assigned by the Training Manager and renew it before expiration.
- Complete Safety Care Training by the first day of employment and renew annually within 365 days of the previous completion date.
- Complete OIG-Abuse/Neglect Training by the first day of employment and renew annually.
- Become an Authorized Direct Support Professional (ADSP) within 150 days of hire.
- Complete the OJT Packet within 120 days of hire if DSP certification is needed, and be added to the DD Aide registry upon completion.
- Register on the Healthcare Workforce Registry (HCWR) portal as a DD Aide within 120 days of hire.
- Complete Defensive Driving Training via Mineral within one week of hire.
- Complete Rule 50/Abuse and Neglect and Program Personnel Compliance trainings by the first day of work.
- Complete DSP Training Courses via Infinitec (40-hour training) within two weeks of receipt, if applicable.
- Complete annual trainings in Paylocity, including Bystander Intervention, Anti-Harassment and Sexual Harassment, Rule 50 Abuse and Neglect, Bloodborne Pathogens, Standard Precautions and Exposure Incidents, Confidentiality and HIPAA, DDD HCBS Waiver, and Defensive Driving.
- Complete the listed policy reviews, including QA105, QA102, Code of Ethics, Harassment, and Vehicle Use, Seat Belt and Transportation Safety Policy.
- Meet the physical requirements that may include standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing and listening, clear speech, and dexterity and use of hands and fingers.
- Remain calm and professional, maintain appropriate boundaries, and follow agency-approved de-escalation, crisis prevention, behavior plan, and safety procedures when supporting individuals who may exhibit hostile or verbally aggressive behavior.
Nice To Haves
- Direct Support Professional (DSP) experience 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.
- Help residents prepare daily schedules that include 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 by following 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
