Direct Support Professional - Adult Care - NEW RATE INCREASE!

Responsibilities

• Employ procedures that maintain a safe and therapeutic environment of care.
• Provide direct care to individuals in accordance with agency policy.
• Implement supervision of daily schedules, including routines and life‑skills activities.
• Complete required documentation meeting Agency, Medicaid, and OPWDD standards.
• Dispense medication per agency policy.
• Safely transport individuals as assigned, following required supervision levels.
• Assist individuals with tasks designated by their treatment plans.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and recommendation processes.
• Assist with personal care and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Adhere to the DSP Code of Ethics and meet OPWDD Core Competency standards.
• Complete and stay current with all required trainings.
• Learn and apply agency policies, procedures, and each individual’s treatment plan, including physical interventions and proper documentation.
• Provide coverage as assigned and remain on duty until properly briefed.
• Actively participate in supervision, staff development, trainings, and staff meetings.
• Engage in unit, service, and department planning and goal attainment; participate in activities and committees.
• Adapt work location to meet agency needs and adhere to redeployment assignments.
• Maintain appropriate attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Review, sign, and complete all logs, briefings, communications, and notifications, including notifying the Administrator on Duty as needed.
• Liaise effectively with other disciplines, service providers, families, and utilize the chain of command.
• Complete assigned sections of monthly reports and engage in appropriate workplace conversations.
• Perform cleanup procedures, checklists, and schedules; coordinate with Maintenance, House Manager, Coordinators, Direct Support Supervisors, and Directors.
• Run routine in the absence of other team members when necessary.
• Support Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement directives.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned, including supervising individuals when required.
• Promote cultural diversity, competence, and a strength‑based approach.

Abilities and Working Conditions

• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Navigate multi‑story buildings (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
• Travel as required.
• Work a flexible schedule, including overnight “awake” positions.
• Basic computer proficiency (email, internet, data collection).
• Adapt positively to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and proactive attitude aligned with the agency’s mission.
• Seek diverse opinions and respect expertise and perspectives of others.
• Exhibit courteous professionalism with internal and external constituents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record for agency vehicle operation.
• Medication certification (within provisional period).
• Legible handwriting.
• Effective communication with other disciplines and individuals served.
• Ability to perform physical interventions.
• Basic computer skills.

Compensation

$20+ per hour, based on experience and education.

Schedule

Evening and overnight shifts with a shift differential. Full‑time, part‑time, and per diem positions are available. Flexible scheduling required.

Vanderheyden Hall Inc. is committed to the National Sanctuary Model, promoting safety and recovery through a trauma‑informed community. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.