Direct Support Professional
Assisted Independence•Westfield, IN
•Hybrid
About The Position
The nature of the job of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to provide 1:1 care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities at home and in the community. This is a part-time position, supporting an individual for about 3 hours per week on Saturdays.
Requirements
- All DSPs will be trained on the Indiana Home and Community Support Professional standards.
- Additional training will be provided as needed on Behavior Support Plans, Risk Plans, or Medication Administration.
- All DSPs will be trained on and expected to complete Incident Reporting as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AAC device communication, specifically letterboarding/spelling to communicate/facilitated communication.
- Willingness to learn AAC device communication.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities at home and in the community.
- Assist individuals supported with one or more of the following: self-care, self-direction, expressive or receptive language, ambulation or mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), learning, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, physical activity, or community participation.
- Document work records via AccelTrax with mandatory clocking in and out using Electronic Visit Verification if applicable.
- Complete narrative notes for each shift detailing assistance provided, individual's whereabouts, and duration of activities.
- Include selected goals worked on in progress notes.
- Complete Incident Reporting as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
