What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Program Services position at Southwest Center?
Southwest Center is seeking dependable and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured day services environment. DSPs play an important role in promoting independence, community participation, personal growth, health, and overall well-being for the individuals we support.
This position involves assisting participants throughout the day with individualized supports, skill development, community involvement, personal care needs, and maintaining a safe and positive environment.
Work Schedule
This position involves assisting participants throughout the day with individualized supports, skill development, community involvement, personal care needs, and maintaining a safe and positive environment.
Work Schedule
- Monday through Friday
Shift options:
- 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Some holiday hours may be required based on program operations
Employment Classification
- Full-Time
- Non-Exempt
Employee Benefits
Eligible employees may receive access to:
Eligible employees may receive access to:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Group Accident Coverage
- Critical Illness Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
Qualifications
Applicants should:
Applicants should:
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Have professional experience supporting individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities preferred
- Successfully complete all required agency and regulatory training requirements
- Maintain required certifications, including CPR and First Aid
- Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Pass criminal background screenings
- Successfully complete pre-employment and random drug testing
- Hold a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history
- Maintain current automobile insurance coverage
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
Responsibilities may include:
- Providing direct support based on individualized service plans and participant needs
- Assisting with personal care, mobility, hygiene, feeding, communication, and daily living support when applicable
- Supporting participants in reaching personal goals and increasing independence
- Encouraging participation in recreational, social, and community-based activities
- Maintaining accurate daily documentation, data tracking, and service notes
- Assisting with medication administration after successful completion of required training
- Promoting participant dignity, choice, rights, and self-advocacy
- Assisting with meal and lunch preparation as needed
- Participating in team meetings, trainings, and staff development activities
- Contributing ideas and support for engaging and meaningful participant activities
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive program environment
- Working cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams
- Following agency attendance expectations, policies, and procedures
Workplace Expectations
Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, promote teamwork, communicate respectfully, and contribute positively to the work environment while ensuring quality supports for individuals receiving services.
Southwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Employees are expected to maintain professionalism, promote teamwork, communicate respectfully, and contribute positively to the work environment while ensuring quality supports for individuals receiving services.
Southwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.