Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Position

Essential Responsibilities

• Possess working knowledge of all phases of the job and the various techniques and skills necessary for the efficient completion of tasks.
• Respect each person as an individual and the rights of each person and actively advocate for those rights.
• Read all incoming diagnostic and other materials concerning people supported, such as medical evaluations, psychological examinations, and psychiatric evaluations.
• Meet, communicate and cooperate with families, guardians, service providers, employees, people supported, caseworkers and others as needed.
• The DSP shall have knowledge of each person he/she supports in the following areas: personal history; home and work representatives, goals and objectives; medical history; family members and friends.
• Work knowledge and implementation of confidentiality and privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
• When working a live-in position, provide support and assistance to persons supported during sleep hours, in the event of medical issues, emotional difficulties or behavior issues. Document any time that sleep was interrupted in order to support people on the timesheet.
• Administer the correct medication to the right person, at the right time, using the correct route and dosage.
• Observe and work with persons supported to identify signs and symptoms of adverse medication reactions.
• Accurately document the administration of medications, observations regarding adverse medication reactions, transcription of medication orders and other medical-related documentation.
• Effectively manage medical and first aid emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must obtain Certified Registered Medication Administrator (CRMA) certification (UCP provides).
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire (UCP provides), Safety Care certification within 30 days of hire (UCP provides) and Direct Support Professional Certification within 6 months of hire (UCP provides).
• Valid State of Maine driver license, reliable transportation with proof of registration and insurance, and willingness to use own transportation for work.
• Proof of COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations; proof of immunity from MMR, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis-B.