DSP OMH CR - Housing Services
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works alongside the people supported to help them achieve personal outcomes. The role includes developing daily living and decision-making skills while supporting overall health and safety. The employee must communicate in English well enough to complete training, understand and follow support plans, communicate with care teams and providers, document services and patient information accurately, and comply with health and safety standards. This position is performed in person. Agency drivers are required to travel in an agency vehicle. Residential duties may include personal care, companionship, housekeeping, errands, and help planning or preparing nutritious meals. FREE may change the listed duties, responsibilities, and essential functions at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for physical requirements unless they cause undue hardship.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license and eligibility under the agency's driver criteria.
- Functional proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Proficient writing skills, including basic grammar and spelling.
- Ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keep others informed, and anticipate needs.
- Efficiency, strong organization, and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of at least 8 hours.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or stand on a stool as needed.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing related job duties.
- Proficient computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Work with the people supported to identify and realize personal life goals.
- Advocate for the people supported in a variety of situations.
- Teach the people supported new life skills.
- Partner with the people supported to promote their health and safety.
- Help the people supported overcome barriers to establishing and maintaining relationships and valued social roles.
- Work with the people supported and the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans that support personal goals.
- Provide positive behavior support as necessary.
- Prevent, recognize, and report abuse toward the people supported.
- Accurately document services, 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 other healthcare-related tasks as needed.
- Complete and process required paper and electronic documentation accurately, promptly, and in accordance with quality and compliance thresholds.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Administer bedside or personal care as needed (OPWDD only).
- Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed.
- Provide companionship, personal care, or help adjusting to new lifestyles during incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence.
- Perform housekeeping duties, including cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, and running errands.
- Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals, or assist individuals with these tasks.
- Communicate respectfully with the people supported, supervisors, colleagues, and community members.
- Comply with confidentiality policies.
- Meet safety-training requirements, follow safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and help prevent accidents and health or safety risks.
- Meet requirements for participating in or delivering training.
- Follow the organization'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
