Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works directly with clients living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) or mental health challenges in residential settings, including homes where clients may need 24-hour care. The role supports clients’ daily routines, habilitative and rehabilitative activities, personal and health care, and other services specified in their Plan of Care, Person Centered Plan, or Individualized Support Plan. Services are delivered according to person-centered and informed-choice philosophies, with an emphasis on helping clients build daily living skills and stay socially engaged. The DSP provides care in clients’ homes and communities, completes daily documentation and reporting in an electronic health record system, and may transport clients to appointments or run errands. Positions are available full-time, part-time, and as-needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Willingness to provide care in a community setting.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance.
- Willingness to successfully complete a background check.
- Complete and maintain the required training curriculum, including CPR/First Aid, crisis intervention techniques, medication administration, OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen training, seizure management, core competencies, and other trainings relevant to the position.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct care, personal care, and/or CNA experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide support in clients’ homes and communities.
- Assist with daily living skills, personal care, health care, and activities outlined in the client’s care or support plan.
- Support habilitative and rehabilitative activities using person-centered and informed-choice approaches.
- Help clients stay socially engaged and make their days meaningful.
- Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and employment support.
- Transport clients to appointments and run errands as needed.
- Help plan and organize clients’ schedules.
- Complete daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.
- Participate in the daily routine of the residential home.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Professional development and on-the-job skill enhancement and growth.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible scheduling, including full-time, part-time, and as-needed options.
- Assortment of benefits for part-time and as-needed positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
