Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Open Systems Healthcare, DSP Job Description

Job Title : Direct Support Professional

Reports To : Clinical Director / Director of Behavioral Health

Status : Non-exempt

Last Revised : 5 / 2 / 2024

Position Overview : To provide direct behavior support as a Direct Support Professional to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as assigned by Open Systems Healthcare, Inc. (OSH). As a DSP at OSH, you will 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.

Essential Job Functions :

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality and safe in-home support, individualized day supports, day habilitation in small groups, and behavior support services that align with OSH, federal and state policies and procedures, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations.
• Participate in implementing the person-centered individual support plan (ISP) and Plan of Care in accordance with OSH and Department on Disability Services (DDS) policies and procedures.
• Foster positive, cooperative relationships with the people we support, 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

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Competencies :

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Open Systems Healthcare, Inc is an EEO Employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, religious creed, disability or any other category protected under law.

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