What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Home Direct Service Professional position at Sunrise Community Living, LLC?
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) initiates and provides direct care to all residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SCLs team of direct support employees actively engage residents to assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) that support each resident's Plan of Care. The DSP works within the home as well as outside the home in supporting activities in the community. DSPs are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of all residents while fostering a positive home environment. Additional duties may include cleaning of living areas, food preparation, clean and maintain living areas during shift, doing laundry, participating in training, teaching life skills, facilitating enrichment activities, community engagement activities, assisting resident's budget, and conducting business affairs.
This position requires clear communication skills to ensure that all resident needs, issues, and activities are understood by the Staff throughout all shifts. Additionally, In-Home DSP needs to actively communicate with other key steakholders such as guardians, Out-of-Home Staff members, outside support agencies (ie: AnchorRIDES), management team, and contractors. DSPs need technology skills in online platforms, Word, Excel, and mobile phone applications.
While all DSPs report to the Residential Program Administrator the DSP position requires an intrinsically motivated person that works collaboratively with a varying degree of independence. DSPs are an integral position that actively supports our residents in pursuing their Support Plan goals related to community activities, social interactions, essential life skills, and personal hygiene tasks.