What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Infinite Abilities and Supports?
The Direct Support Professional is at the front line in supporting our participants. As a DSP you will work side by side supporting the participants and teaching them new skills to better learn to support them selves. A career as a DSP is rewarding in seeing your participants excel in the community and at home. At Infinite Abilities we are looking for a self motivated and driven individual that takes pride in assisting others.
The requirements for the DSP position are:
- You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or G.E.D., or 21 years of age,
- Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and the participants family,
- Read, Understand, and Implement written and oral instructions,
- Complete required documentation,
- Demonstrates competence and knowledge on topics required to safely support the participant as described in the participant’s person-centered service plan.
The duties of a DSP are:
- Shall positively contribute in the participants person centered team,
- Shall provide assistance with things such as bathing, dressing, laundry, grooming, toileting, and feeding to the participant at the service site,
- Shall facilitate training for the participant to enrich development of communication skills, sensory motor skills, daily living skills, and self-help skills,
- Shall provide emotional support to participants to assist in working through problems,
- Shall communicate with case managers and other personnel of the team to ensure all needs of the participant are being met.
At Infinite Abilities we operate on a 64-hour shift schedule, during this weekly shift you will gain 24 hours of overtime. The work days for a weekend shift are the shift starts at 4 pm on Friday and ends at 8 am on Monday morning. You will provide 24-hour care for the participants during all shift. The work days for a weekday shift are Monday through Thursday, 4 pm to 8 am the following day.
Starting Pay $13.50 Per Hour.
To learn more about Infinite Abilities or the DSP position please contact us at 606-677-0025.
You can also visit our web site at www.infiniteabilities.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $53,352.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $53,352