Direct Support Professional (DSP)

About the role

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will build relationships with adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability and provide support to them where they live and work as well as in other community settings. DSPs provide assistance with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, and getting dressed, to working on communication and social skills, or finding and maintaining employment. The scope of work is determined by the needs and desires of the individual you are supporting in order to promote emotional, physical and personal well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships where those we support live, work, or in a community setting, in order to promote and ensure their emotional, physical and personal well-being.
• Assist adults in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene, and other skills in appropriate settings.
• Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
• Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests utilizing community resources to promote community integration, independence, and interdependence.
• Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
• Complete all required documentation including electronic health record in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
• Collaborate and cooperate with involved agencies, family members, and other service providers; participate in meetings and provide relevant information.
• Provide support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follow health care recommendations including individuals to follow all dietary guidelines as recommended.
• Conduct fire drills, manage emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provide coverage in emergency situations.

Requirements

• Community Home Services: 18 or older.
• Day Program: 18 years of age or older with a High School diploma or equivalency.
• Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual.
• Valid driver's license and the willingness to transport people in personal or CSG vehicles, including passenger vans.
• Willingness and ability to work in and travel to an identified group of community homes.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave.
• Extensive Paid Training.
• Career Development Opportunities.
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay.
• Family Medical and Parental Leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care.
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Reimbursement.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities.

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.