New IDD Home(s) Opening in March 2024 in Davidson County. Hiring multiple DSP positions.

Full Time: Mon - Wed 7pm - 730am

DESTINATION HEALTH CARE SERVICES

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

REPORTS TO: Residential Services Manager

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months of previous experience working with people with disabilities preferred
• As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, good driving record and liability car insurance as defined by Destination Health Care
• Must satisfactorily complete computerized state required training, first aid/CPR and Medication Administration Training Certifications as required by regulations.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen as defined by regulations and policies.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Ability to do daily standing, bending, and lifting.
• Staff who have direct contact with or direct responsibility for people using services must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping duties and write reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES of the Direct Support Professionals
This position is responsible for providing direct support, positive direction, and assistance to individuals in accordance with program policies and procedures; and personal outcome measures.

• Provides supports to people served by assisting in the development and implementation of all Support Plans, including spiritual life supports, assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living skills including personal care, cooking, cleaning, and other living skills as stated in the person’s individual support plan.
• Assists with information gathering for Personal Outcome Measures, and other assessments;
• Assists people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates people about maintaining homes;

• Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Obtains and maintains all required certifications and trainings and applies the information to support people served;
• Maintains open communication and cooperative work effort with Lead DSP and other staff to assure quality and continuity of support to people served;
• Supports the Destination Health Care Mission, Vision, and Core Values while empowering each person to direct their own life choices;
• Reports and/or documents routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, incident reports, outcome data sheets, etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner;
• Assists people with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts and assisting people with spending choices;
• Ensures that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process, ensures people are treated with dignity and respect;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a commitment to the belief that all people have the right to dignity, respect, opportunity and full community inclusion.

• Interest in assisting people supported to achieve personal outcomes and to provide person centered support.
• Must possess good verbal, reading, and written communication in English; basic math skills; and basic computer skills.
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete and apply training.
• Must be flexible with respect to hours of work and changing conditions; be of good moral character; have an interest in the welfare of the individuals; have training and/or interest in the field of developmental disabilities; and have a willingness/ability to communicate with and relate to individuals, parents, guardians, fellow-staff, representatives of community agencies, and company management.
• We support the faith choices of the people we serve. As a direct support professional, you may be called upon to support someone you serve by assisting them with praying, reading appropriate religious and devotional materials with them, or companioning with them in worship, Bible study, or other religious events and practices that they find meaningful and enjoy. These are but a few examples of the ways we support the spiritual choices of the people we serve.
• While it is not required that direct support professionals agree with any of the religious preferences of the people we serve, it is expected that these preferences will be honored and supported.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person