What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Paid Training Provided position at INCOR/Sheltered Work Activity Program?
Job Summary
Make a Difference Every Day as a Direct Support Professional
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
As a DSP, you’ll provide hands-on support, encouragement, and guidance while helping individuals develop important daily living, social, and independence skills.
Every day brings an opportunity to help someone reach a goal, try something new, build confidence, or simply enjoy life in their community.
What You’ll Do
- Provide daily support and encouragement tailored to each individual’s needs
- Help individuals develop and maintain life skills and independence
- Support participation in community activities and everyday experiences
- Encourage personal growth, confidence, and social development
- Help maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
- Build positive relationships while treating each individual with dignity and respect
If you’re compassionate, dependable, patient, and looking for work where what you do truly matters, we’d love to have you join our team!
The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and committed to person-centered care. Experience in home care, community support, assisted living, or long-term care settings is helpful, along with a strong understanding of confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
Duties
Direct Support Professionals support individuals in their daily lives while promoting independence and community integration.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with personal hygiene and daily living activities
- Supporting budgeting, money management, cooking, and household tasks
- Helping develop social, leisure, and independent living skills
- Assisting with exercise, weekly menus, and shopping lists
- Providing companionship and encouragement
- Monitoring the individual’s safety and well-being
- Training individuals in skills needed for paid or non-paid employment, including:
- appropriate behaviors
- job awareness
- safety practices
- attendance and work ethic
- Collecting and recording data required by the Individual Plan (IP) to track progress
- Reporting any activities that may impact an individual's health or safety
- Transporting individuals to vocational placements, services, and activities
- Remaining awake and alert during all shifts
- Maintaining clean company vehicles and reporting maintenance issues
- Notifying supervisors promptly if unable to report to work
- Following all laws, policies, and procedures related to DDS, confidentiality, APS, DHS, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies
Experience Preferred
- Experience in group homes, assisted living, nursing homes, or home health
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR, First Aid, or MAT certifications (can be provided after hire)
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift at least 40 lbs
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Job Details
Schedule
- Shifts vary and may include day, evening, and overnight hours
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Muskogee, OK 74403 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13