Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Title:

Day Program Direct Support Professional

Job Classification:

Full Time/Part Time

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma and/or GED; must be 18 or older
• Valid driver’s license with dependable, insured vehicle
• Pass background screening
• Complete and pass all required trainings
• Ability to accurately complete required daily documentation
• Responsible, clean, professional

Purpose Statement:

Provide assistance and support to each individual’s daily activities including personal growth toward identified individual goals, personal care, medication administration, and community involvement.

Reports to:

Excel Day Program Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care to program individuals and implementation of ISP and behavior plans
• Teach daily skills such as self-help, socialization, community interaction and advocacy, as appropriate according to each individual plan
• Assist and encourage individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, hand washing, eating etc.
• Administer medications to individuals during program hours and observe for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from mediation administration

• Assist individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plan
• Promote participation and involvement in community activities
• Provide transportation to and from community activities during program hours

• Document program data in Therap daily: including but not limited to individual and behavioral plan data, community activities, individual funds spent etc.
• Document individual’s health as required (i.e. seizure log, bowel movements, temperature)
• Document medication administered during program hours on individual MAR
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and completed at the end of each shift

• Observe individuals for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluate for changes in emotional or physical status
• Report concerning and/or medical related incidents to the Excel program director immediately and complete a written incident form

• Ensure each individuals’ rights are protected
• Treat individuals with dignity and respect and encourage positive peer interactions
• Maintain client confidentiality

• Perform all duties in accordance with State of Missouri regulations and Restoring Hope’s policies and procedures
• Complete and maintain all required State mandated trainings such as Medication Aide, CPR/First Aid, and all other trainings required by Restoring Hope
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required by Restoring Hope and complete annual trainings related to individual’s ISP and related plans

• Work all assigned schedules
• Includes – but not limited to arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance (4hr notification for Call-Ins and/or Shift Changes), notifying supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule promptly
• All Shift Changes must be approved by Excel program director

• Treat all individuals and coworkers with dignity, respect, and fairness; provide support to other team members when individuals are having behavioral issues
• Act as a representative for Restoring Hope in a professional manner across all settings; families, service coordinators, State officials, community partners, local businesses, and employers
• Serve as an active member of the support team
• Create/locate curriculum and educational materials for active daily learning
• Develop and implement new activities/ideas
• Develop relationships within the community for volunteer and community partnership opportunities

• Other duties may be assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17