Health & Wellness DSP

About the role

The Health & Wellness Direct Support Professional provides wellness-focused support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The role engages directly with developmentally disabled adults and their families based on their prescribed individual needs.

Shifts Available

• Monday, Friday, Saturday 8am to 4pm
• Tuesdays 10am to 6pm

Reports To

• Health and Wellness Coordinator
• Internal: Person Served, Peer DSPs
• External: Families

Employee Classification

• Non-Exempt

Summary

The Health and Wellness Direct Support Professional provides wellness-focused support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The role fosters a teaching relationship that encourages healthy and productive personal growth, community inclusion, creativity, and independence.

Essential Functions

• Absorb and teach individuals about healthy initiatives (including teaching, oversight, and hands-on assistance)
• Encourage individuals to engage in social and community activities as well as appropriate physical/wellness activities
• Communicate effectively with the person receiving services
• Manage crisis and behaviors proactively
• Identify and solve problems for the person served
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation
• Collaborate meaningfully with peers to ensure outcomes are met
• Build healthy habits and maintain a positive attitude
• Aid individuals in choosing activities important to them
• Maintain a safe environment and address safety issues promptly
• Communicate timely with manager regarding pertinent issues and collaborate with peers and other departments
• Model The LADD Way (TLW) ensuring performance is aligned with TLW and department policies
• Represent LADD in a positive manner as appropriate
• Stay updated on relevant training and certifications

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in annual MyPlan meetings when able

Education, Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Current Medication Administration Certification
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than six points, and be insured (if required)
• Ability to navigate various technology software and platforms

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work schedule will vary based on individual availability and will primarily include evenings and weekends
• Job may include lifting and other physical activities
• Job will include being in a residential environment and will require travel to other locations

Pay Range

$17.50 per hour

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