Day Habilitation Program Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description : Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)

Report to : Day Habilitation Program Supervisor

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall

care of individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services from APluscare Behavioral

Health programs. This includes but not limited to caring of individuals and maintaining daily

level of support, assisting them with their goals and strategies, implementing of individual

support plans (ISP) and behavior plans (BP) in addition to promoting individual independence

and helping with total integration and inclusion into the community. Direct Support

Professionals are required to perform all duties in accordance with the Division of

Developmental Disabilities (DDD) regulations and APluscare Behavioral Health policies and

procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer medications to individuals as prescribed
• Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health and evidence of injury or

bruises

their individual dietary needs

exterior and individual's personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage

individuals to participate in keeping their space clean

dishes, as appropriate according to their individual support plan

social and community activities according their individual needs and plans

time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your Program Supervisor of changes

to your assigned work schedule

coordinators, State officials, and community partners when required

activity logs, community integration logs and critical logs

fluid intake

inspections

Shift : Monday - Friday 7 : 30am - 3 : 30pm

Qualifications :

refresher trainings assigned by APluscare

Trainings : All must successfully complete the mandatory DDD trainings : Overview of

Developmental Disabilities, Abuse and Neglect, Medication Administration, CPR & First Aid,

Agency New Hire Orientation, Agency's approved training on handling Life-Threatening

Emergencies / Danielle's Law and other professionally based training deemed necessary.