DSP Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18 - $19 per hour

A Direct Support Professional's (DSP) primary responsibilities are centered around supporting clients with an intellectual / developmental disability in leading a self-directed life. The DSP helps them to maximize their potential by maintaining and / or developing skills and abilities and interacting in their community to the degree they are interested.

General Job Responsibilities :

• Assist as appropriate with the delivery of activities to enhance their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
• Maintain a schedule of services / activities.
• Assist as appropriate with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living.
• Assist as appropriate in participation in leisure / recreational activities.
• Assist as appropriate with preparation of meals as needed.
• Assist as appropriate with housekeeping tasks essential to the health and welfare of the individual.
• Provide support and companionship that offers relief to family or primary caregivers as appropriate.
• Monitor and report on the status of health and safety.
• Complete documentation of activities and significant events.
• Submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Individual Specific Responsibilities

The Individual Support Plan

communication needs.

Requirements