In Home DSP
About The Position
As an In-Home Direct Support Professional, you will provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety to individuals with disabilities through relationship building and direct interaction. You will support individuals in their homes or within their community and assist with developing and monitoring their individual plans, hopes, and dreams. You will help individuals develop essential living skills and maintain or increase their independence. The role also requires maintaining documentation and records, participating in periodic meetings and trainings in accordance with regulations, and demonstrating advocacy skills.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and successful Motor Vehicle Check.
- Successfully meet background check requirements.
- Successfully complete medication administration training.
- Computer and math skills.
- Ability to read, write, solve problems, and accept and follow through with directions.
- Good decision-making skills and ability to respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to recognize boundaries and demonstrate patience, self-control, and flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- CPR/First Aid certification is preferred; it may be obtained after hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety to individuals with disabilities.
- Build relationships and interact directly with individuals.
- Support individuals in their homes or community.
- Assist with developing and monitoring individuals’ plans, hopes, and dreams.
- Help individuals develop essential living skills and maintain or increase their independence.
- Maintain documentation and records.
- Participate in periodic meetings and trainings in accordance with regulations.
- Advocate for the individuals supported.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
