Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Position Summary

Opportunity Builders, Inc (OBI) Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing direct care/support and advocacy for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. This position ensures the participants assigned to them receive the highest quality of care and support through the person-centered planning (PCP) process. This includes assisting in proactive steps to work towards achieving goals outlined within the person-centered plan (PCP) - including medical if applicable. This position may require providing direct care/support within the agency’s facility, a participant’s home, or within the community. This position is expected to assist participants with Activities of Daily Living skills (ADLs) and provide transportation as needed. Due to this position being a entry level position the starting salary is set at $18.50 - $19.00

Essential Duties

• To provide assistance with ADLs to adults (participants) diagnosed with developmental disabilities as needed. This could include but is not limited to assistance with eating/drinking, toileting, medication administration, dressing, writing, verbal communications, sharing of information between participant and other individuals, etc.
• To identify and offer activities that are meaningful to the individual being supported, being sure to seek participant and caregiver input to help guide services.
• To act in a manner that is dignified, respectful, and honors the participant’s rights, preferences and needs as determined within the person-centered plan (PCP).
• Provide activities in-person while following all health and safety guidelines, and provide virtual activities using secure, OBI-approved platforms (i.e., zoom, facetime, etc.)
• Provide accurate and quality documentation of all services provided, in accordance with OBI, state, and federal regulations by entering service data into ICM each day that services are provided.
• Work directly with participants in helping achieve individual goals and objectives.
• Participate in the development of the participant’s person-centered plan (PCP).
• Work with supervisors and case coordinators to communicate the preferences of the participants to ensure this is reflected within the person-centered plan (PCP).
• Participate in ongoing in-service training and maintain all DDA and OBI required trainings.
• Participate in specialized training for any assigned participant, which includes reviewing and signing off on the person-centered plan (PCP) and behavior plan (BP) when applicable.
• Safely transporting individuals in your own personal vehicle and/or an agency vehicle to provide community and/or employment transportation to the participants.
• Attend external meetings, conferences and trainings as needed/requested by supervisor.
• Additonal duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• A valid Driver’s license, no more than 3 points on driving record and 3+ years driving experience.
• The ability to perform and meet job and physical requirements listed below.
• A smart phone with internet capability and basic knowledge of internet, apps, email and GPS.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working with people with intellectual and physical disabilities (may include personal experience from having a family member or member(s) with a disability)
• The ability to perform with autonomy, as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

Physical Requirements

The basic physical requirements described here are representative of those that are required daily as a Day Habilitation Direct Support Professional (DSP) to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Lifting/transferring approximately 50 to 100 pounds (usually with assistance).
Pushing/pulling (i.e. wheelchair) 100 pounds.
Frequent standing; walking; sitting; squatting; bending; reaching; fine motor skills.