What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (Wed, Thurs, Fri - 7am-7pm) position at Chimes?
Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.
Our vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.
Set Pay Rate : $18.00 per hour
Core Responsibilities (Applicable to All DSP Roles)
- Provide direct support and supervision to individuals to ensure safety, engagement, and well-being.
- Assist individuals with personal care tasks, including hygiene, dressing, mobility, and meal preparation.
- Implement and follow individualized care plans, supporting each person’s goals and skill development.
- Administer medications accurately and in compliance with agency policies and regulations.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment, adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Utilize approved behavior intervention techniques to assist individuals in emotional and behavioral regulation.
- Maintain accurate documentation of daily activities, progress, incidents, and other required reports.
- Foster community integration by facilitating participation in activities, events, and social interactions.
- Maintain open communication with supervisors, team members, and external service providers.
- Attend required training, staff meetings, and professional development sessions to stay informed and compliant with agency expectations.
- Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Treat all individuals with dignity, respect, and kindness.
Role-Specific Responsibilities
Day Program DSP
Residential DSP
Floater DSP
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What’s in it for you?
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CDV302
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $18
