$500 Sign-On Bonus – Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental special needs. The DSP is responsible for carrying out prescribed individual service plans not limited to daily living activities, transportation, ambulatory and non-ambulatory services, monitoring/administering medication. Services provided must follow all regulatory state/federal requirements and Easterseals policies and procedures. Accurately and timely, complete regulatory documentation and service reports to assess quality and utilization outcomes utilizing Easterseals’ electronic health record system. Generate and adhere to service recipients’ daily activity schedules to comply with all Medicaid and other funding requirements. Ensure all fleet safety policies regarding driving safety and the proper care and maintenance of vehicles are followed. Abide by guidelines regarding ensuring a clean and safe environment for service recipients and staff not limited to the proper care of equipment; supplies; vehicles. Safety concerns should be immediately reported to the site supervisor to mitigate risks. Adhere to regulatory compliance and Easterseals policies regarding reporting of all incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation, confidentiality and HIPAA laws. Adhere to strategies on behavior modification plans and techniques.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- This role requires driving as an essential function. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be subject to post-offer verification of driving eligibility consistent with company insurance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- 6 months direct care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide services as outlined in the service recipient’s plan of care: providing direct supports in the community, facility, or in their own home, including but not limited to; transportation, feeding, use of bathroom transfers, assistance with ambulation, hygiene, and monitoring and/or administering medications and all areas of adult daily living skills.
- Accurately and timely, complete regulatory documentation and service reports to assess quality and utilization outcomes utilizing Easterseals’ electronic health record system.
- Generate and adhere to service recipients’ daily activity schedules to comply with all Medicaid and other funding requirements.
- Ensure all fleet safety policies regarding driving safety and the proper care and maintenance of vehicles are followed.
- Abide by guidelines regarding ensuring a clean and safe environment for service recipients and staff not limited to the proper care of equipment; supplies; vehicles. Safety concerns should be immediately reported to the site supervisor to mitigate risks.
- Adhere to regulatory compliance and Easterseals policies regarding reporting of all incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation, confidentiality and HIPAA laws.
- Adhere to strategies on behavior modification plans and techniques.
Benefits
- $500 Sign-On Bonus – $250 after your first day and an additional $250 after 90 days of successful employment!
- Paid Training
- Company-Provided Equipment
- Employer-Paid Certifications & Professional Development
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back Options
- Direct Deposit, Payroll Card and Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program and Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
