Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Looking for a Full-time Direct Support Team Member to fill our M-F positions.

Monday - Friday 3p - 11p D

Starting Pay is $17 per hour with pay rates up to $18 per hour depending upon certification status and eligibility to be a driver of our company vans.

Job Description: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Summary: The Austen-Dooley Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides basic medical and personal care services to residents. The Direct Support Professional functions under the direction and supervision of the client’s doctor, company nurse, company administrative personnel & family directions, and in accord with all company, federal, state and local policies regulating health & personal care standards and practices.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 or older, a high school graduate or GED / Or be in the process of obtaining GED within 12 months from date of hire, and be able to read and write in English, (consistent with job requirements)
• Must be at least 21 years of age with clean driving record IF position includes driving Austen-Dooley vehicle.
• Must have or be willing and able to obtain certifications in CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Abuse and Neglect, Positive Behavior Supports, MANDT, HIPPA and Medication certification for company files (all training is provided if necessary).
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and perform a 2 person transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to each individual according to their person centered plan.
• Provide input for annual individual planning sessions.
• Be willing to work at any company group home or supported living home in the Springfield area.
• On daily basis, assist with providing residents with meaningful individual and group activities.
• Notify management of needs for household food, supplies or repairs
• Follow physician orders.
• Assist with meal preparation, following menus where established, serving and cleanup.
• Notify management of upcoming outings.
• Assist with housekeeping duties, I.E., laundry, dishes, cleaning.
• Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, MANDT, Abuse/Neglect, HIPPA & Medication Training.
• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene and other activities of daily living.
• Practice honesty, dependability & confidentiality in all resident matters.
• Respect cultural & religious practices of each client and family.
• Promptly report changes in condition of any resident to doctor, company nurse & supervisor.
• Carry out assignments as instructed by the individual care plan established by annual meeting and found in each resident chart.
• Adhere to and follow all company policy and procedures.
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• L1MA (Required)
• CPR/FA (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person