Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Direct Support Professioal (DSP)

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Open Systems Healthcare, you'll embark on a rewarding journey of providing vital support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your role goes beyond mere assistance; you'll actively contribute to creating safe, nurturing environments in the homes, workplaces, communities, and lives of those we support. By upholding our commitment to person-centeredness and independence, you'll play a crucial part in enriching the lives of the individuals we support, reflecting OSH’s philosophy and mission.

As a DSP you will be responsible for, but not limited to :

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality and safe in-home support.
• Providing individualized day supports, small group day habilitation, and behavior support services that align with OSH's policy and procedures.
• Implement individual support plans (ISP) and Plan of Care.
• Foster positive, cooperative relationships with the client's, their families, and support team members.
• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living according to their ISP and level of need. This may include, but is not limited to;
• Personal Care : bathing, eating, dressing, hygiene, transferring / positioning
• Transportation : Travel in the community using public transportation, physician’s appointments, shopping, errands
• Household Care : cleaning, laundry, meal prep
• Companionship : social awareness, conversation, reminders, interactive hobbies
• Help individuals acquire and / or maintain skills to achieve their ISP goals through increasing independence, self-advocacy, exploration, and integration into their community.
• Handle situations involving challenging behavior with care and professionalism and be available to address crisis situations that arise.
• Implement behavioral treatment plans and accurately document behavioral observations and progress.
• Maintain a safe environment using Universal Precautions and promptly report any incidents or changes in person’s behavior to the branch office.
• Communicate relevant information with OSH confidentially and promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided according to the individual’s support plan (i.e. progress notes or other required documentation) in a timely manner.
• Engage in professional development from orientation and required annual trainings.
• Effectively manage workload and caseload by organizing, planning, and prioritizing tasks.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, as well as OSH policies and procedures.

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Benefits