Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Position is a safety-sensitive position under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.

PART TIME EVENINGS

• 4pm to 8pm, Mon - Fri

General Description of Duties:

Responsible for providing direct support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in large groups, small groups and one to one ensuring that each person has access to a meaningful day. Non-exempt position.

Qualifications Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Required Skills/Abilities;

• Agency expectation is that you will be proficient in our Therap software and other agency software within 30 days of employment. Excellent typing, writing and spelling skills are required.
• Experience entering client data into a computer program on a daily basis.
• One year of experience working with people who have developmental disabilities.
• Special Education teaching experience and skills a plus.
• Good Communication Skills; Understanding of Developmental Disabilities; Good Interpersonal Skills; Work with limited supervision.

Certifications/Licenses

• CPR/First Aid.
• Annual TB assessment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Van training.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Be knowledgeable of consumer service delivery relating to group Home and Community Based Waiver Services. (HCBS)
• Assist consumer(s) with self-help activities of daily living in a home setting.
• Assist consumers with the management of behaviors in a professional manner and demonstration of the necessary skills and techniques to intervene effectively.
• Enter required notes daily in Therap software as instructed and maintain required documentation.
• Communicate with Supervisor any consumer needs.
• Participate, when requested, in Person Center Program Plan meeting(s).
• Provide transportation for consumers as necessary.
• Participate in training, in-services, conferences, and seminars as requested.
• Follow directions of supervisor, performing other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Communication – English speaking
• Sitting for 1-2 hours consecutively
• Driving vehicles
• Standing 3-4 hours consecutively
• Hearing for conversation
• Stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, crouching
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Use of hand, wrist, fingers
• Pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Vision for driving and reading
• Reaching overhead and in front of body
• Walking for short distances

To move forward in the process, your experience working with people with developmental disabilities must be reflected on your resume.

Apply at https://www.oppinc.org/employment/employment-application/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14