Dsp Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma.
• DSP-I and DSP-II certifications are required.
• Valid CPR, CPI, and First Aid certifications are required.
• One to two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience to perform the job successfully.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, and to interpret and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making, and to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and tuberculosis test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI, as required by Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel locally in a vehicle appropriate for transporting residents, maintain a driving record compliant with Transportation Safety Standards, and maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Ability to provide personal care and transfer an individual with no weight-bearing ability.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repetitively; walk, stand, stoop, and kneel for extended periods; and push or pull wheelchairs across varied terrain.
• Physical activity includes occasional carrying/lifting of 0–70 pounds; occasional standing and walking for up to three hours per day; constant sitting for up to eight hours per day; and keyboard activity, telephone use, and writing.
• Ability to view a computer monitor and read newsprint.
• Ability to work with exposure to potentially unpleasant or hazardous conditions, including noise, heat, dust, and bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily activities to develop residents’ living skills consistent with their IPP and ISP goals.
• Assist with the administration and monitoring of medications, which may include suppositories.
• Provide personal care, including assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom use, and preparing for bedtime.
• Assist with care and cleaning of the residential home, including laundering and ironing residents’ clothing.
• Assist with or prepare meals in compliance with dietary restrictions, and assist individuals with eating, including G-tube feeding when required.
• Transport individuals to health care appointments and other locations.
• Complete necessary reports and documentation daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned.