Provide compassionate care and daily living assistance to individuals with intellectual and behavioral health challenges to promote independence and wellness. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement individualized habilitation and behavior plans while ensuring client safety and confidentiality.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and must be at least 21 years old. Preference is given to candidates with an associate or bachelor's degree and 6-12 months of experience in human services.
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Job description
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a member of the clinical team that provides compassionate care and assistance to individuals who struggle with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges and require assistance to achieve their fullest potential. The DSP provides the assistance necessary to allow the clients we serve to live independently and ensure their wellness, health, and safety. The DSP, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides a wide range of services to meet the environmental, physical, psychosocial, and personal needs of the individuals in our care. The DSP embraces the mission of organization by fostering a culture of compassion, hope, service, and collaboration.
Major Responsibilities
Assists with daily living activities, including but not limited to planning and preparing meals, housekeeping, and assisting with personal hygiene, cleaning.
Supports the independence of individuals served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life.
Models hope and optimism when encouraging individuals served to achieve their potential.
Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities.
Cultivates a safe and supportive relationship and environment.
Provides supervision and guidance to individuals served to build skills and competence.
Documents interactions and activities per policies and procedures.
Monitors and responds to crisis situations or potential crisis situations consistent with best practice, policies, and procedures.
Utilizes skills and competencies to respond to crises.
Reports suspected incidents of neglect, abuse or mistreatment consistent with the organizations policies and procedures.
Maintains client confidentiality and adheres to the organization’s ethical code.
Assists in maintaining the well-being and safety of individuals served.
May assist individuals served with daily medication administration.
*Perform the delivery of services with this organization and our consumers to include; consumer transportation including, but not limited to, medical appointments, community activities, school/day programming, religious services, and family visits
Perform all daily activities within any home setting including, but not limited to, meal preparation, activities of daily living, shopping, household cleaning and maintenance, leisure activities, and consumer outcomes.
Assist with community home licensing annually and home activities as prescribed in operating regulations.
ISP development and outcomes.
Accurate completion of required paperwork to include but not limited to medication logs, daily logs, goal logs, incident reports, sleep / awake charts, weight charts, BM charts, fire drill logs, seizure logs, behavior plan documentation, gas receipts, vehicle logs, consumer funds.
Accurate completion of hours worked through HRIS system to clock in/out.
Completion of required training hours on an annual basis according to the Training year.
Completion of Competency Based Training as needed.
Attend all scheduled home and office staff meetings.
Assist with on-call activities and emergency situations as requested by the Residential Manager.
Responsible for the safety and well-being of all the individuals residing in the home(s).
Administer consumer medications.
Work with Lead DSP and Residential Manager to ensure that all the needs of the individuals are met according to their ISP.
Follow all supervision requirements of consumers as noted in consumer ISP/BSP.
Assist the Residential Manager with special projects related to the Agency.
Flexibility to work various shifts if needed.
Provide care that’s trauma informed.
Other duties/tasks as assigned or requested by supervisor or Lead DSP.
Other
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful completion of assigned pre-service and in-service training
Drive and accompany consumers to appointments, recreation/leisure activities, or other destinations as assigned, with strict adherence to motor vehicle laws
Carry out prescribed health care programs including the administration of medication
Implement behavioral programs in accordance with individualized behavior plans
Teach skills to individuals in accordance with the methods and using the materials outlined in their Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP)
Complete logs, charts, medication sheets, incident reports, seizure records, and other assigned paperwork
Interact with program individuals in an age-appropriate, respectful, and safe manner
Meet individuals’ personal needs in a manner that ensures privacy and dignity
Maintain confidentiality of individuals’ information and records
Fully cooperate with agency staff in any program inspection or investigation
*Assist with the maintenance of individual and program files, monitoring of progress of Individual Habilitation Plan goals and objectives, monthly reports, and similar duties
Assist the Residential Manager with assessment of an individual’s abilities and training needs.
Comply with applicable agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) policies and procedures, and DDD licensing requirements
Cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certificate (required)
Associate or bachelor's degree (preferred)
Minimum 6 months to one (1) year direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or human services field (preferred)
Clean motor vehicle record and valid driver’s license that's not suspended.
Must be at minimum 21 years of age
Hourly Pay
$17.16
About Company
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.
Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision.
By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.
Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
