What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - AHR position at THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will assist individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in participating in recreational activities and daily living skills in the community and/or the home. The DSP will ensure that the individual’s health and safety is maintained at all times and will always treat the consumer/caregiver with dignity.
The DSP may provide Respite services, Individual Support services, or Community Based Support services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Maintains regular communication with the Program Coordinator via agency email
- Attends quarterly DSP/program meetings.
- Completes an Agency Orientation and other requirements including CPR and First Aid certification (every two years)
- Completes 6 professional development hours annually.
- Contacts family and coordinator 48 hours prior to a scheduled work shift if unable to attend.
- Responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of consumers during service delivery.
- Provides proper supervision and care of the individual(s) assigned to them.
- Maintains participant’s confidentiality according to HIPAA.
- Encourages and models appropriate social behaviors and interactions
- Receives constructive criticism with an attitude that indicates a willingness to improve.
- Give feedback in a respectful manner.
- Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor.
- Submits all pertinent documents, including service logs, timesheets, and incident reports by specified deadlines.
- Follows mandatory reporting procedures according to FRN and state protocols.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
- Meet agency and state requirements (CPR, First Aid, etc.) and maintain credentials for the position, which includes ongoing training.
- Experience with assisting and serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
- Must submit to a criminal history review/ fingerprinting. All employment and continued employment are contingent upon receipt and maintenance of a satisfactory criminal records review/ fingerprint report.
Drug Testing required upon hire
Salary : $18 - $21