Job Overview :

• The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a critical role in ensuring the people we support participate in a safe, healthy, clean, supportive, respectful, and meaningful environment.
• The DSP is responsible for ensuring the toileting, hygiene, eating, and nursing care plan, behavior plan, and a person-centered plan is implemented as identified.
• The DSP's responsibilities also include : assuring timely documentation and communication with other residential / day programs occurring at the change of shift.

DSP Responsibilities :

• Assure applicable supports are provided for each person.
• Participate in person-centered planning activities.
• Assist each individual in meeting the outcomes identified in the approved planning documents.
• Encourage and assist with individual choice and exploration of means to improve long-term health status.
• Introduce and enhance community resources and membership.
• As appropriate, use assistive technology to assist the person in gaining greater knowledge and skills as a means to enhance communication, personal independence, work productivity, etc.
• Provide personal care (including toileting and showering) as appropriate for ALL people supported, not only the people to whom assigned' for the shift.
• Work respectfully and cooperatively together as a unified team member in a professional manner with other day and residential staff, families, and community members.
• Assure electronic documentation and verbal shift reports, are completed accurately and timely before the end of each shift.
• Identify, verbally report, complete, and submit written information on any instances of potential abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and / or rights allegation or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of people and programs at.
• Assure compliance with all policies and procedures and licensing regulations.

DSP Qualifications :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with one year’s experience with less than two (2) points.

Other skills preferred :

• A minimum of one year’s experience providing support to people with developmental disabilities with dignity and respect in community settings is preferred.
• Experience working in a day setting for people with developmental / intellectual disabilities.
• Must take and maintain Driver Safety certification to be able to drive a company vehicle.
• Must successfully pass all pre-employment screenings.
• Must successfully complete all DDA and agency required training within 90 days of employment and maintain timely applicable certification.
• Must successfully complete MTTP training to be med-certified with 90 days of employment and be approved as a CMT by the delegating nurse.
• Must successfully complete refresher trainings within the identified timeframes.

Last updated : 2024-05-06