What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Heavenly Hands, Inc.?
Heavenly Hands, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide services to an individual with Intellectual Disability with no existing behaviors. The individual resides with her mother in the rural section of Suffolk. The DSP will need to have reliable transportation.
Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
The payrate for this particular case ranges from $16.00 - $18.00/hr. This range is based on prior experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist and train individuals in a home setting to enable the individual to maintain health status, develop and maintain skills with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) in home environment. Empower and support the individual in developing their own lifestyle.
- Assist in functional skills related to personal care (Toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.), if needed.
- Monitor health and physical condition and assistance with medication and/or medical needs.
- Ensures all services are documented as required by agency procedures and regulatory standards.
- Reads and follows the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for individuals.
- Completes and submits required daily support notes for the individual according to established agency guidelines.
- Demonstrates understanding of Human Rights Rules and Regulations and upholds the Human Rights Plan.
- Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items when at least 50 pounds.
- Pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing throughout employment.
- Detailed Documentation
- Performs other duties, as directed.
Must Haves:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must consent to criminal records check, including a fingerprint check.
- Valid VA driver's license required with acceptable driving record.
- Must complete a TB Screening.
Nice To Haves:
- High School or GED Diploma preferred.
- One year work experience working with the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled population preferred but will train.
Once hired, must complete all required trainings in a timely manner – DD Staff Orientation Test, Staff Competencies, TOVA, First Aid/CPR/AED, and medication administration training. If credentials are already obtained, please bring current copies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $18
