What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Residential position at Opportunity Village?
Category
Residential Services
Description
SUMMARY
Under the guidance of the Residential Services Manager, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a critical role in empowering individuals to achieve their highest levels of independence and enhance their overall quality of life. DSPs provide compassionate assistance with activities of daily living, support the development of essential social skills, and implement medical and behavioral support plans tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Responsibilities include assisting with self-medication management, administering medical treatments, and facilitating meaningful community integration. Additionally, DSPs ensure that homes or apartments are clean, well-maintained, safe, and free of hazards. A core aspect of this role is fostering individual satisfaction by addressing needs with professionalism, care, and unwavering respect.
Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and or developmental disabilities.
- Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law.
- Assists individuals in maintaining a safe and healthy lifestyle and monitors general health, appearance, behavior, and activity levels or changes.
- Documenting in individual's file and communicating changes to QIDP, director, family, caregivers, or physicians, if needed.
- Monitor and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for individuals.
- Support individuals in maintaining general good health by following all physician recommendations.
- Once authorized and trained, assist individuals in administering or monitoring the medication process and provide proper documentation.
- Ensure individuals are free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and are treated with dignity and respect at all times.
- Ensures implementation of Person Centered Plans and documents outcomes accurately and timely.
- Provide training and assistance to individuals in healthy dietary choices.
- Assist individuals in personal hygiene tasks as needed.
- Plan and direct individuals in daily activities.
- Assist individuals in performing housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, shopping, laundry, and mopping.
- Complete all required paperwork and documentation to meet Opportunity Village's and DRC's requirements.
- If authorized and required, individuals should be safely transported to and from community outings, work, and personal appointments, and vehicles must be maintained according to Opportunity Village's vehicle policies.
- The performance of all job duties should be professional at all times and consistent with Opportunity Village's culture, mission, values, philosophy, policies, and procedures.
- Attends all mandatory training and team member meetings as assigned.
- Act as an advocate for individuals in all community interactions and experiences.
- Maintains and adheres to ethics of confidentiality and HIPAA.
- Provide support and solutions with individual's emotional needs.
- Report any incidents, safety issues, and workplace injuries immediately.
- Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law.
- Adhere to Opportunity Village's established policies and procedures.
- Some travel to a variety of locations in the Las Vegas area.
- Must be able to meet all requirements of OV vehicle policies and travel :
Between worksite locations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not directly supervise others.
Position Requirements
SKILLS REQUIRED
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described below represent those that a team member must meet to perform essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.
Full-Time / Part-Time
Part-Time
Shift
Various Shifts
Rate of Pay
16.25 / Hourly
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Req Number
RES-25-00002
Open Date
1 / 10 / 2025
Location
Varies
About the Organization
Join Opportunity Village, a nonprofit organization that has been serving people with disabilities in the Las Vegas community for more than 70 years. Together we empower, employ, and serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them find the very best version of themselves. OV offers curated health and wellness benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings accounts; development reimbursements; and so much more.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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