Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Direct Support Professional Hours : Monday-Friday 6am-2pm

An employee in this position would be responsible for supporting individuals with disabilities in developing their basic living, job, and social skills, while integrating them into the community to the best of their ability. DSP will work to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high-quality life. Job Coaches will work to train individuals to a level of accomplishment and productivity resulting in job independence.

Essential Functions :

1. Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.

2. Assisting people with personal care as specified in service plans. (N / A for Job Coaches)

3. Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly living and working environment.

4. Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.

5. Providing transportation as assigned.

6. Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation.

7. Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values : Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism, and Teamwork.

8. Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect, and honoring choices.

9. Maintaining the confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information.

10. Administering medications, insulin, and tube feeding as assigned and certified.

11. Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices. (N / A for Job Coaches)

12. Participating in staff training, in-service, and team meetings.

13. Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbook,s and documenting purchases as assigned. (N / A for Job Coaches)

14. Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.

15. Performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements : Qualifications :

1. 17 years or older and a student in good standing.

2. A high school diploma or GED.

3. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

4. A driving record that makes you insurable.

5. Must complete a successful background check

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

1. Ability to communicate effectively.

2. Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable, and professional at all times.

3. Ability to respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect.

4. Ability to make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services.

5. Ability to train and teach techniques utilized for people with disabilities.

6. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.