Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Direct Support Professionals will provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP will assist clients in performing personal care tasks; including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide daily services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Provide engaging activities and teach basic life skills such as safety, hygiene, and socialization in the community.
• Participate in the development and implementation of individuals' service plans and quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with teammates and prepare a monthly activity calendar with participant input and suggestions that provide engaging daily activities for participants assigned independently or as a group when necessary.
• Follow and abide by all personnel and program policies and procedures, including confidentiality policy.
• Carry out all goals and outcomes as stated in the client's Individual Service Plan
• Providing support for personal care needs such as assistance for eating, toileting, personal hygiene, and supervision
• Assistance in administering all participant medications and documenting in the Medication Administration Records
• Transport clients to and from day support activities in a company vehicle.
• Prepare Meals
• Maintain clean working environment
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Microsoft Office proficiency and good working knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment
• Certification in Therapeutic Options/Behavior management or ability to acquire certification within 30 days of employment
• DSP orientation or ability to acquire certification prior to serving individuals
• Valid Drivers’ License and satisfactory driving record per Driver Requirement Policy.
• Ability to acquire Medication Administration Certification.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with state licensing, Medicaid, and other agency standards.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work assigned work schedule.
• Ability to maintain records, prepare reports and required paperwork according to licensing and agency requirements in a timely manner.
• Flexibility to work at sites other than usual work location when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.