What are the responsibilities and job description for the Periodic Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Lindley Habilitation Services?
Overview
SERVICES IN EFLAND, NC.
Part time 15 hours. Monday-Thursday 4pm-7pm; Saturday 9am-12pm
DSPs play an important part in helping the people we serve live their best
lives with meaning and dignity. DSPs are representatives of Amivie and are expected to create
and maintain professional, positive, and nurturing relationships with person served and
established support systems. It's important that DSPs must be comfortable and willing to be a
vital part of providing individualized care to those we serve.
DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and offer opportunities to individuals diagnosed
with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities, mental health and/or substance
abuse in the following areas; motor skills, communication skills, socialization skills, personal
self-care or activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive behaviors, and the execution of planned
active treatment goals, electronic documentation, medication management, feeding/meal
preparation, and interaction with individuals .
Responsibilities
SERVICES IN EFLAND, NC.
Part time 15 hours. Monday-Thursday 4pm-7pm; Saturday 9am-12pm
DSPs play an important part in helping the people we serve live their best
lives with meaning and dignity. DSPs are representatives of Amivie and are expected to create
and maintain professional, positive, and nurturing relationships with person served and
established support systems. It's important that DSPs must be comfortable and willing to be a
vital part of providing individualized care to those we serve.
DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and offer opportunities to individuals diagnosed
with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities, mental health and/or substance
abuse in the following areas; motor skills, communication skills, socialization skills, personal
self-care or activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive behaviors, and the execution of planned
active treatment goals, electronic documentation, medication management, feeding/meal
preparation, and interaction with individuals .
Responsibilities
- Assist the individuals with goal completion as documented in the individualized support
- Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); (i.e. bathing, grooming, brushing teeth, toileting, feeding, preparing meals, etc.) based on individual needs/person centered plan.
- Safely transport Individual(s) in company or personally owned vehicles.
- Accompany the Individual(s) as needed to community integration activities.
- Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) timely.
- Actively engage with Individual(s) in their home and community
- Uphold, respect, and advocate for Individual rights at all times.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of Individual information at all times.
- Adhere to company policies and core values to foster a professional and supportive environment.
- Establish and uphold appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions, ensuring that relationships remain ethical, objective, and focused on individual and organization goals.
- DSP's are mandated reporters and legally required to immediately report any suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
- Administer prescribed medication(s) upon completion of training.
- Must be proficient with technology.
- Must remain awake and alert for the duration of all shifts.
- Must be able to perform physical demands of the position (i.e. lifting, transfers).
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must successfully complete all background checks
- Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening)
- (may vary based on State/Programing requirements)