Direct Support Staff, DSS
About The Position
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care service to individuals who are developmentally and/or physically challenged. The work involves providing specialized care and training in all identified areas. The role includes implementing goals and procedural objectives, implementing and documenting all aspects of the individuals’ needs including personal hygiene, and providing a safe, healthy, clean environment with supervision to the individuals. The DSP functions at all times as an advocate and performs dietary, laundry, and housekeeping/cleaning duties. Employees may be assigned to various work areas, which may include site addresses that differ from the originally scheduled site.
Requirements
- A High school diploma or GED is required
- At least six month’s experience as a direct support staff in a group home setting
- Current CPR and First Aid
- Current physical exam may be required for some programs
- TB Screening and baseline testing (PPD or blood test)
- Certification of Completion: Direct Care Staff Training Course and Competency for some programs
Responsibilities
- Implements goals and procedural objectives
- Implements and documents all aspects of the individuals’ needs including personal hygiene
- Provides a safe, healthy, clean environment and provides supervision to the individuals
- Functions at all times as an advocate
- Performs dietary duties, i.e. food preparation and clean up
- Performs laundry duties, i.e. personal clothing and linens
- Performs housekeeping/cleaning duties
- May be assigned to various work areas, which may include site addresses that differ from the originally scheduled site
- Complies with ATC policies and procedures
- Complies with client policies and procedures
- Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel
- Documents patient care as assigned in accordance with client policies and procedures
- Follows the patient’s treatment plan as assigned
- Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Plan
- Flexible Schedules
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Identity theft insurance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
