Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

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Mission : To enter into partnership with individuals and families, delivering excellent support services and building community by promoting dignity, respect, independence and diversity.

Core Values : Person-centered, Choice, Respect, Excellence, Advocacy, and Teamwork

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Position Summary : The Direct Support Provider (DSP) provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by MSSCA. The DSP promotes independence, inclusion, and quality of life by assisting with daily living activities, community engagement, and individualized care plans. This role is essential to fulfilling our mission and empowering individuals with disabilities.

Essential Functions and Tasks :

• Understand, practice, and promote the vision and core values of Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults.
• Support individuals with learning, habilitative, and life skills working towards their goals.
• Assist and supervise consumers with guardian approved self-administration of medications.
• Assist with mobility, including use of wheelchairs, walkers, and transfers as needed.
• Encourage and support participation in community activities, social outings, volunteering and employment programs.
• Promote and model respectful and inclusive behavior in all community settings.
• Implement, follow, and adhere to individual service plans consistently and compassionately.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided, incidents, medication assistance, and progress notes.
• Communicate effectively with families, guardians, case managers, and other support team members.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times, following agency policies and state regulations.
• Advocate for the rights, dignity, and personal choices of the consumers.
• Respond to emergencies using first aid, CPR, or approved intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Ensure compliance with required annual trainings and certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Driving record to be assessed by HR.

Licensure, Certification, Registrations and pre-hire requirements : A current TB test, valid Alaska driver's license with two (2) years driving experience, and proof of automobile insurance must be submitted prior to employment. Successful candidates must pass federal, state and local background checks Candidate must also provide three (3) verifiable references.

Work Environment :

This job description is not an employment agreement between MSSCA and the employee; and is subject to change as the needs of the Agency and requirements of the job change.

Every individual who is to be associated with MSSCA as an employee, volunteer or practicum / internship student must have a valid criminal history check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Program (BCP) in accordance with AS 47.05.300-47.05.390; as well as checked against the State of Alaska Medicaid Exclusion list and the Federal Exclusion list. There is an associated fee with the background check that is deducted from each staff's first paycheck.