Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Direct Support Personnel (DSP)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with developmental disabilities in the residence. This includes direct care of program individuals and implementation of Individual Person Plans (IPP), Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Behavior Plans (BP), if applicable. Direct Support Professionals are required to perform all duties in accordance with State of California regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training

• Completes and maintains all required State mandated trainings such as Medication Training, CPR / First Aid, Managing Aggressive Behaviors (MAB) and all California Care Licensing Division (CCLD) trainings within 90 days of employment, if applicable;
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required by the community care facility and CCLD;
• Completes annual trainings related to consumers’ IPP, ISP, BP and related plans;
• Willing to perform physical activities for 15 minutes to an hour;
• Assists in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavioral plan goals;
• Assists individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans;
• Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to: arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule;
• Ensures each individuals’ rights are protected;
• Treats individuals with dignity and respect;

Activities of Daily Living

• Administers medications to individuals as assigned;
• Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health that may have resulted from medication administration;
• Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times;
• Assists and encourages individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, washing their hands, and eating;
• Prepares nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences;
• Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual plan;
• Keeps residence – both interior and exterior – and resident personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage them to participation in home beautification and upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plans;
• Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes, as appropriate according to their individual plan;

Communication

• Observes individuals for evidence of injury or bruises and evaluates for changes in emotional and physical status;
• Reports any noted problems to the Supervisor and or Administrator immediately and complete a written incident report form;
• Reports all medical related incidents to the Supervisor and or Administrator;
• Acts as a representative for Skye Residential in a professional manner when required, to families, service coordinators, State officials, and employers when required;
• Maintains resident confidentiality;
• Communicates with Supervisor and or Administrator when items related to individual’s personal needs and personal space needs to be purchased;

Teamwork

• Assists the Supervisor and or Administrator in the preparation for the annual Individual Person Planning Meeting;
• Treats all individuals and coworkers and with dignity, respect, and fairness;
• Provides support to other team members when individuals are having behavioral issues;

Documentation

• Documents all program data, including but not limited to: individual plan data, behavior plan data, activity logs, individual funds requests, and maintenance requests forms, if applicable;
• Documents individual’s health (i.e. blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, bowel movements, fluid intake.);
• Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner;
• Ensures Medication Administration Record (MAR) entries are completed daily;
• Completes communication log during shift;
• Clocks in and out before and after every shift and notify Supervisor and or Administrator to request time off;

Safety

• Assists individuals when entering and exiting vehicles while on community outings, as well as entering and exiting the building safely;
• Supervises meal times based on individual needs, especially those identified as a risk for choking;
• Reports unsafe conditions, environment, and equipment to the Supervisor and or Administrator
• Follows safety protocols to foster a safe working environment;

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Valid California ID.

Finger Print Clearance.

Background Check.

Preferred

DSP Year 1 and Year 2 Training completion.

Availability to work on holidays and weekends.

Job description is subject to change.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• DSP Year 1 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18