What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) position at Rock of peace?
- Assistance to each child in working with a group and in handling individual problems.
- Administration of discipline (as defined as positive redirection) and setting of limits for behavior.
- Responsible for the assigned physical plant and operations.
- Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the home.
- Be thoroughly familiar with the program plan for each resident in the Group Home and/or Adult Residential Facility in your role as a DSP (Direct Support Professional).
- Understand and implement exercises designed to improve or maintain, mobility range of motion and self-help skills.
- Document incidents that occur.
- Implement treatment plan for each resident.
- Maintain current progress notes and data frequency counts on each client assigned to them.
- Attend DSP (Direct Support Professional) staff meetings and in-service training.
- Assist residents in all areas of grooming and personal hygiene skills.
- Perform basic incidental medical treatment as prescribed
- Ensure open lines of communication with other staff members.
- Assist in supervision of meal preparation and housekeeping chores as assigned.
- Have the ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to clients in a warm,caring, and non-expletive means.
- Ensure that the Group Home and/or Adult Residential Facility is maintained in clean, safe, and home like manner.
- Other duties as assigned by Facility manager/Administrator/Alternate Administrator/Licensee
Salary : $18 - $19