DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Essential Duties:

· Follows and implements clients plan of care, goals, programs, or other applicable and required plans accurately and promptly as scheduled or required.

· Promptly attends all scheduled and required shifts, trainings, meetings and events.

· Documents, charts and tracks client information as required in applicable and respective areas, to include, but not limited to communication notebook, medication tracking, progress notes and health progress notes.

· Follows and administers medication to clients according to medication administration guidelines, procedures and physician orders.

· Prepares and assists clients in preparing and consuming meals, snacks and beverages according to menu, special diets or as instructed.

· Cleans and completes chores according to expected standards and promptly reports any maintenance-related issues to Supervisor.

· Assist other employees, including Supervisor as needed or requested.

· Follows applicable and behavioral redirection techniques, programs, and systems, such as Behavior Management Programs and Therapeutic Interventions.

· Conducts, fire, storm, and other required drills according to procedures as scheduled.

· Plans and or engages in client activities within the department, site, or the community while completing other job responsibilities that may apply.

· Maintains supervision of clients in accordance with client supervision requirements.

· Maintains a safe organizational environment by following safety guidelines, immediately reporting safety or potentially hazardous or unsafe conditions.

· Assists clients with money transactions and management according to organizational client fund guidelines.

· Maintains consistency and follows all client care, activities and responsibilities.

· Immediately responds and addresses emergency situations in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and best practices.

· Follows all organizational policies, procedures, site/department program & supervisorial guidelines and seeks clarification when needed.

· Promotes client independence by providing safe and healthy direction, answering questions, and acting as an appropriate role model in various situations.

Other Duties:

· Participation in organizational events and activities.

· Professionally represents the organization and department or site to current employees, volunteers, vendors and community.

· Completes other job responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

· Read, write and speak English fluently.

· Maintain a class D driver’s license and comply with Focused Living insurance guidelines.

· Valid CPR, First-Aid and Medication Administration Certifications, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22