Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Paid Training

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Help clients with useful emotional and behavioral regulation techniques as outlined in their individual plans.
• Help clients achieve their personal and program goals and evaluate the goals completions and denials.
• Aid clients with money management such as petty cash, receipts, checkbook and EBT’s.
• Aid clients with daily hygiene as outlined in their individual care plans, including personal care such as brushing teeth, bathing, hair washing, toileting, and more.
• Administer correct medications to clients and document the activity accordingly, including nurse delegated tasks.
• Transport clients to and from all activities and appointments and/or arrange transportation services as appropriate.
• Complete all daily/weekly/monthly forms, reports, and data sheets.
• Supervise clients’ daily activities and living conditions to ensure adequate health and safety.
• Aid clients with cooking and eating daily meals, and grocery shopping.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

None required.

Education And Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent (required)
• Intermediate experience with supporting living, preferably with individuals developmentally or otherwise disabled adults.

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Criminal background check cleared before working alone unsupervised with the clients.
• Valid driver’s license or State ID.
• Able to follow instructions, organize and set priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension.
• Able to engage in critical thinking.

Benefits

• MEDICAL INSURANCE
• DENTAL INSURANCE
• VISION INSURANCE
• REFERRAL PROGRAM
• Paid Sick-Time
• Employee Assistance Plan

Pay

$17.50-$18.50

Schedule

TBD