Healthcare Direct Support Professional DSP

Job Description : Job Title : Direct Support Professional - DSP

Note : Suppliers need to communicate the following to prepare their associates in the event they are hired on - All temps upon hire should expect to be set up to complete the RHD required Cornerstone Trainings on their first day. Hiring Managers will provide detailed instructions upon hire.

Position Summary :

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist as necessary to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Essential Duties and Functions

Direct Care :

Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with their Person-Centered Support Plan

Administer Medication as needed

Provide transportation to consumers

Support consumers in activities of daily living such as meal prep toileting personal hygiene as appropriate

Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments social security access etc.

Administrative :

Complete required documentation in a timely manner

All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications :

High School diploma or GED is required associates or bachelor s degree is preferred

Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Prior experience in the human services field preferred.

Valid driver s license

Subject to employment screenings including FBI clearance. if applicable.

Additional Sills : Skills :

Category

Name

Required

Importance

Experience

Adaptive equipment i.e. walker wheelchair etc

Adaptive Equipment i.e. walker wheelchair etc.

No

Behaviorally Involved

Nonverbal Individuals (ASL not needed)

No

Key Skills

Children Activity,Acquisition,Data Entry,Commissioning,Administration Office,Arbitration

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1