Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 12.00-16.00 per hour

Job Description

Direct Support Professional

The DSP position is a full-time hourly position assisting and supporting adults with developmental

disabilities or mental illness in an agency supported home and community-based setting.

DSP staff are responsible, timely, professional and organized. DSP staff should have exceptional oral and

written communication skills and a general knowledge of developmental disabilities or mental illness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a clean nationwide background check

and Department of Human Resources Registry

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Reliable transportation to and from work

Current drivers license or government issued identification card maintained in personnel file

CPR certification (agency offers courses or can be attained through other organizations)

Medication Administration Certification level 1 and 2

Negative TB Test

Negative Drug Screen

Basic Computer Skills

REPORTS TO

Supervisor Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DSP staff job requirements may include but are not limited to assisting in behavioral and

personal care services to individuals that will enable him / her to reach his / her fullest potential

and improve behavior, academic, social and functional skills.

Assist with any activity of daily living as outlined in the Individuals Person-Centered Plan,

Behavior Support Plan, or Medication Management Plan.

Implement specific teaching strategies utilizing the principles of behavior analysis to focus on

skill acquisition in all areas as well as the reduction of problematic and interfering behaviors.

Provide safe and continuous support in the home or community by maintaining arms length / line

of sight / awake, if needed, and alert posture and provisions throughout any shift.

Provide recreation and leisure activities, teach functional communication, implement approved

behavior plans, and achieve increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in the

community.

Provide extensions of other forms of therapy and taught and deemed appropriate by the QDDP

and / or direct supervisor of the team.

Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans per each individuals

outcomes and goals.

Ability to complete data on a daily basis and in line with the expectations of the team in an

electronic medical record.

Ability to push, pull, lift up to 75 lbs. and stand unaided for up to 3 hours at a time.

Ability to attend, assist and engage during monthly, quarterly, etc. team meetings.

General upkeep and cleanliness of the home / facility.

Prepare meals in accordance to a menu.

Assist with medication administration.

Participate in residential and day hab services.