What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Martha's Way?
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
General Summary: The Direct Support Professional for the residential program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is responsible for assisting individuals to live a self-directed life, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individual programming, and being responsible for the routine operation of the home while on duty.
Qualifications: Direct care experience- 6 months, High-school diploma or GED, Valid Driver License Preferred
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures individuals’ health, safety and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals’ lives, and supports community inclusion.
· Participates in the development and implementation of each individual’s Support Plan.
- Provides supervision as determined in the individuals’ support plans.
- Participates in the implementing of all program plans designed to enhance the individual’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and independent living skills.
- Assists individuals in the development of appropriate behavioral, social, money management, housekeeping, hygiene, and other skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential.
- Adheres to Department of Human Services Regulatory requirements.
- Administers medication and treatment as permitted under regulations
· Completes and updates all daily, weekly and monthly records, reports, logs, casework notes, administrative paperwork, fiscal reports, and medical records in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
· Collaborates and cooperates with involved agencies, family members, and other service providers; participates in meetings and provides relevant information.
· Transports individuals in personal and/or company vehicle for community outings or scheduled appointments.
· Responsible for individual’s work related personal and financial transactions.
· Works independently with minimal supervision in field location assignments.
- Ensures that the worksite is safe, comfortable, well maintained, and free from hazards.
- Provides coverage in emergency situations.
- Supervises and/or completes all duties and responsibilities in the daily operation of the residence in the 24-hour daily operation of the home.
- Conducts fire drills and manages emergency situations during assigned work shift.
- Encourages individuals to follow all dietary guidelines as recommended by medical professionals.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Security clearance:
- Confidential (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $17