What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Personnel Associate position at Amergis?
Job Description
The Direct Support Personnel (DSP) assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in the growth and development of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living in a home, community, or residential setting. The DSP works directly with the resident and provides support for activities of daily living and adaptive skills.
The DSP follows the guidance of the resident's/patient's Individual Service Plan. Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing training and assistance to assigned individuals with interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in accordance with the outcomes and goals in the individual's support plan and under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director.
- Reporting any changes in status to the Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director.
- Documenting care accurately per company policies and procedures and turning documentation in on a timely basis. Adhering to client and Amergis policy and procedures at all times.
- Participating in multi-disciplinary team conferences and In-services as requested.
- Providing therapeutic support in daily activities.
- Performing other duties as assigned/necessary.
- Accompanying residents to schedule activities both inside and out of the facility/home.
- Participating in contributing appropriate revisions of individual services plans as requested by the client, team leader, or program coordinator.
- Assisting with admissions, discharges, and transferring of residents.
- Assisting residents with routine household chores and other ADLS to support independence.
