Direct Support Professional

Reports to: Community Supports Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Part Time, Full Time

Primary Work Location: Dover, New Hampshire

Revised: December 2024

Summary: 

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are part of a team that provides community-based support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  This is done one-on-one or part of a group. The support provided promotes overall community involvement and independence for the individuals we support. The support is tailored to the goals of each individual based on their individual service agreement.  Activities may include, but are not limited to, yoga, pottery, cooking, music, volunteering, and physical fitness.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Always ensure the health and safety of members.  
• Provide instructional support while assisting members with the implementation of their yearly individual service agreement, while encouraging independence. 
• Promote quality community connections for members while seeking and developing opportunities for new experiences and connections. 
• Timely completion of all required paperwork (i.e., email correspondence, daily notes, mileage logs, timecards, progress notes, and incident reports).  
• Provide transportation for members in the community, often using your own personal vehicle (mileage is reimbursed). 
• Be a positive role model with strong advocacy toward member rights and choice.  
• Attend and participate in all required meetings (i.e., staff meetings, ISA meetings). 
• Support individuals of all abilities, including those with personal care needs and behavioral accommodations. DSPs will be trained accordingly and should have a firm understanding of the requirements of the member(s) they are supporting.  
• Exposure to bodily fluids, noting that Great Bay Services uses universal precautions. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Attendance is an essential function of this role 

Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or Equivalent  
• Completion of TB Test
• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
• Certified DSPs preferred; training will be provided if needed 
• First Aid and CPR certified; training will be provided if needed  
• He-M 1201 Administration of Medications in Developmental Services Programs training will be provided to those candidates who do not have it  
• Valid Driver’s License with a legally registered & inspected vehicle 
• Carry mandatory auto insurance of no less than 100K/300K 
• Basic computer skills 
• Patience, Empathy, and Creativity 
• Must pass routine background checks, including criminal, motor vehicle, DHHS, and others required to comply with Medicaid funding.