Direct Support Professional (Multiple Positions)

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• Job Summary\
• A Residential Group Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) works in
  
  

the group home environment with students with developmental disabilities

and severe behavior problems. DSPs work directly with students,

sometimes in a one-to-one capacity, in order to promote independence in

the areas of communication, self-help, social skills, and functional

living skills.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment that meets and/or
  
  

exceeds all requirements set forth by Heartspring.

• Provide a structured environment for students by following the
  
  

schedule of activities that promotes the students learning

opportunities and their independent living skills.

• Implement and document the students training programs as prescribed
  
  

in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or informal training

programs.

• Implement, document, and provide input into the Student Support Plan
  
  

(SSP), as outlined by the psychology department.

• Implement and document student-specific training in specialized
  
  

areas, as prescribed by the students teams (i.e., Occupational

Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy).

• Escort students to off-campus events, including special outings,
  
  

field trips, and healthcare appointments.

• Perform and assist with non-violent behavior management system for
  
  

crisis intervention as needed.

• Adhere to all procedures and techniques as outlined in the
  
  

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NCI) training.

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, team members,
  
  

supervisors, and all persons involved in the students programs.

• Document and/or report any health concerns, whether ongoing (i.e.
  
  

diabetes, seizures) or emergent (i.e., lacerations, bruises).

• Document and report any instances of abuse, neglect, exploitation,
  
  

or other unusual incidents or events, as per Heartspring and

Department of Child & Family Services guidelines.

• Prompt and regular attendance is required; working on major holidays
  
  

is necessary, as scheduled.

• Assist in training and welcoming new Direct Support Professionals.
• Provide specific verbal praise for students throughout the day.
• Prepare and serve meals for students as needed, based on dietary
  
  

restrictions and programming needs.

• Provide for the safety and protection of the students in the event
  
  

of an emergency (fire, tornado, severe weather, etc.), whether on

campus or out in the community.

• Label and maintain students clothing and personal belongings and
  
  

notifying the supervisor of any needs in a timely manner.

• Complete other duties, as assigned.