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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Crossroads, Inc

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Quick overview

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and implements program services for adults with disabilities according to their Individual Service Plans, fostering positive relationships and encouraging participation in social and leisure activities. Responsibilities also include assisting with personal cares, medication reminders, ensuring client safety, and accurately documenting all services provided per regulations.

Requirements summary

A High School diploma or GED is required for this position, with preferred past work experience supporting persons with disabilities. Candidates must be able to meet physical demands, maintain confidentiality, possess strong communication skills, and obtain necessary certifications like CPR, First Aid, and Medication Manager within specified timeframes.

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Job description

Description Hours Needed

Evenings, over-nights, and weekends.

Purpose

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the direct care, development, implementation, coordination, provision of program services to adults with disabilities. You will need to implement, supervise, and encourage client participation in social, leisure, and recreational activities, and accurately complete and document daily goals.

*essential duties and responsibilities

· Provide direct care to individuals we serve according to their Individual Service Plans. · Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served. · Participate in planning, preparation, and implementation of daily activities. · Encourage client participation in community integration opportunities and recreational activities. · Encourages self-help activities. · Assists with personal cares as needed. · Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training). · Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors. · Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment. · Documentation of services provided per regulations.

*An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

Additional duties and responsibilities

· Actively participate in the Individual Program planning process. · Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of changes in the HCBS and CARF rules. ·
Required
Training: Complete 9.5 hours of online training within the first 30 days of hire. Must be certified in CPR and First Aid or be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire. Certification as a Medication Manager or able to obtain training and certification within 6 months of start date. · Maintain current driver's license and current auto insurance.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED required.

Experience

Preferred past work experience with persons with disabilities.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Ability to meet physical and mental requirements necessary to perform all functions of position. · Ability to maintain confidentiality. · Communication and relational skills to interact in a professional manner with parents, guardians, staff, and clients.