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DSP Part Time 2nd Shift Wednesday-Saturday - 3pm-11pm - 32 hours per week
General Description
Direct Support Professionals provide direct assistance and support services to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and/or their families. The Direct Support Professional reports directly to and receives weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from their Team Supervisor and/or supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
· High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required
· At least 18 years of age
· One year experience working with people with disabilities and their families preferred
· Safe driving record, current driver’s license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required, ability to successfully pass criminal background checks
Job Responsibilities
● Supports individuals and when appropriate their families in identifying need areas
and goals that the individual wishes to achieve.
● Supports individuals in increasing and/or maintaining their everyday
independence within their homes and communities
● Supports individuals to participate in activities or events of their choice, to be
active members in their communities, to overcome any identified barriers to being.
included in any chosen activity, to maintain and/or expand personal relationships,
etc.
● Assists individuals to further their social and communication skills
● Provides a sounding board for the individual’s day to day concerns, as well as,
encourages individuals to increase their own self advocacy skills surrounding.
pertinent issues
● Encourages individuals to understand and protect their Human Rights
● Encourages and respects choice making in all areas of life and when needed (cont’d)
informs individual of natural consequences of choices made.
● Supports individuals in achieving and maintaining their own personal well being
and safety
● Assists individuals with medical, dental, and other appointments as needed
● Assists individuals with maintaining their benefits as needed
● Assists individuals in connecting with community resources as needed
● Provides transportation as needed
● Maintains open communication and works with all team members
● Completes needed documentation that may include weekly time sheet, daily
progress notes, ISP objective tracking forms, incident reports, medical and dental
forms, etc., in a timely manner
● Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and families
● Maintains necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Services/Supports, NCI, medication/core, etc.) and completes all required training in a timely manner in
accordance with training requirements
● Participates in routine established for support and supervision with direct
supervisor
● Provides supports/services as directed by families who have established supports
for their family member
● Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or Director
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Part Time
$34k-38k (estimate)
05/24/2024
09/20/2024
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