Direct Support Professional ( DSP )

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and supports peoples’ community involvement, social interactions, and the maintenance of relationships
• Provides assistance and support to individual(s) in activities of daily living
• Provides and seeks out opportunities for individual(s) supported to make choices
• Respects and advocates for the rights of individual(s) supported
• Treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers and supervisors with dignity and respect
• Exhibits professionalism in the job
• Provides clear, accurate and timely records and documentation
• Provides a positive attitude to coworkers, team members, supervisors and agency representatives
• Maintains confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State, Federal laws and guidelines

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass mandatory drug screen and physical examination
• Pass a criminal history and personal background checks
• Requires basic language, written and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, acceptable driving history and proof of auto insurance as required (if DSP is required to drive)

Compensation

15-20.25 Hourly Wage