Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Department: Residential Services
Reports To: Residential Coordinator

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care, support, and supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities living in a residential program. The DSP assists individuals with daily living activities, promotes independence and personal choice, and helps ensure the health, safety, and well-being of each individual.

The DSP is responsible for following agency policies, ADMH and NDP requirements, individual service plans, and established health and safety procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, mobility, and other personal care needs, based on the individual's level of ability.
• Assist individuals with various physical, cognitive, behavioral, and communication needs.
• Encourage and support individuals in developing independence and participating in daily activities.
• Follow individual service plans, written policies, procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Provide appropriate supervision to ensure the health and safety of individuals served.
• Assist with health status monitoring and medication administration as outlined by the Nurse Delegation Program.
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other written records accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with individuals served, families, coworkers, supervisors, and other professionals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential environment.
• Assist with meal preparation, household duties, transportation, appointments, recreational activities, and community activities as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and occasional evening meetings as required.
• Work holidays as assigned.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and behavioral situations in accordance with agency policies and training.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the rights, dignity, privacy, and personal information of individuals served.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The DSP position requires regular physical interaction with individuals who may have various levels of physical and functional ability. Employees must be able to safely assist individuals with activities of daily living and provide physical support when necessary.

Physical requirements may include:

• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds .
• Ability to assist individuals with transfers, positioning, mobility, and other physical support needs, as required by the individual's care plan.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly to situations involving the health and safety of individuals.
• Ability to perform personal care duties and other physical tasks associated with residential direct care.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be insurable by the agency's insurance provider.
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.
• Background check required.
• Drug screen required.
• Must be able to express thoughts clearly in writing.
• Must be able to accept responsibility and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to understand and implement written policies and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to successfully complete all required agency and regulatory training.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain MAC (Medication Administration Certification) certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
• Must be willing and able to work holidays as assigned.
• Must be available to attend occasional evening meetings

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