What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDD~ Direct Support Professional (DSP) ~ Live In position at Center for Developmentally Disabled?
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) ~ Live in
Free rent and utlities!
We know that job searching can be quite the job itself, so we’ll get straight to the point. We are seeking an energetic Direct Support Professional to join our team! While we are excited to get to know you, let’s start by telling you a little about us!
CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 years with the goal of adding 50 more in our sight. Speaking of goals, CDD offers incentives based on meeting agency-wide goals as well as differentials for homes that are behavioral, high medical needs, and for shifts that occur on Saturday and Sunday.
All Direct Support Professionals must have a Class E driver license in Missouri or a Class C driver license in Kansas, proof of auto insurance in your name for a reliable and legal form of transportation, and proof of education.
CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 years with the goal of adding 50 more in our sight. Speaking of goals, CDD offers incentives based on meeting agency-wide goals as well as differentials for homes that are behavioral, high medical needs, and for shifts that occur on Saturday and Sunday.
All Direct Support Professionals must have a Class E driver license in Missouri or a Class C driver license in Kansas, proof of auto insurance in your name for a reliable and legal form of transportation, and proof of education.
At CDD, a Live-in Direct Support Professional makes money as a Live-In, but is rewarded with free rent and utilities! A $300 deposit for a lease is required, but can be broken out into 10 equal payments. The disadvantages are that there are no married couples, no children, no pets, and no sleepovers. A Live-In DSP must work one established full time shift, must be willing to fill in if someone were to be unable to make it, and must be present between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM on the days you work a full-time shift.
Ready to see what else we can offer you? Keep reading!
CDD offers a wide range of benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid ongoing training
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) includes healthcare and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Discount Program (Perks at Work)
- 401(k) with 6% agency match
- Employee referral bonus program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays (7)
- Vacation and Sick pay and more!
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Conduct training as outlined in Person Centered Plans to include but not limited to hygiene care, monitoring clothing care and use, meal planning, cooking, budgeting and shopping;
- Complete T-Logs during each shift worked;
- Documents performance on training outcomes as outlined in program strategies;
- Monitors individuals' Person Center Plans to ensure accurate implementation, on-going progress, and timely and accurate required documentation;
- Attends Annual Person Centered Plan meetings with individuals;
- Completes Personal Interview and Personal Profile forms to assist with annual plan process;
- Completes necessary documentation needed for the Annual Person Centered Plan packets;
- Supervise and monitor individuals in taking medications and obtaining medical treatment for illness or injuries;
- Check homes and/or apartments for overall maintenance needs and documents needed repairs;
- Assists with completing domestic duties when an individual refuses, is unable, or does not complete the duties in a satisfactory manner which include but is not limited to vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathroom and kitchen areas, laundry, etc;
- Maintain a “designated” driving status;
- Transport individuals to and from day programs, community outings, doctor’s appointments, grocery stores, etc;
- Assist and teach individuals with learning other modes of transportation such riding the Metro bus or share-a-fare;
- Attend scheduled meetings, pre-service and in-service training and complete certification training as scheduled;
- Writes and submits Event Reports;
- Perform accurate time and attendance procedures by clocking in and out of shifts as required;
- Provides companionship, emotional support, behavioral crisis intervention, and behavioral counseling to individuals;
Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Basic computer skills
- Read, write, comprehend and speak English
- Ability to pass medication administration, first aid and CPR
- Ability to life and or move heavy objects
- Professional and positive
- Communication Proficiency
- Flexible
- Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and peers;
- Ability to pass chauffeur’s license test
Supervisory Responsibility
This position as no supervisory responsibility
Work Environment
This job operates in a group home type setting and will require exposure to human elements such as (blood, urine, etc.). This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, climb or bend. The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Also requires stepping up into commercial passenger vans.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Days and hours of work vary
Travel
Driving throughout the metropolitan area daily or as needed
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma/GED
- One year related experience
Required Qualifications
- Class E Driver License
- Full coverage auto insurance
