Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 12.00-16.00 per hour

Job Description
Direct Support Professional
The DSP position is a full-time hourly position assisting and supporting adults with developmental
disabilities or mental illness in an agency supported home and community-based setting.
DSP staff are responsible, timely, professional and organized. DSP staff should have exceptional oral and
written communication skills and a general knowledge of developmental disabilities or mental illness.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a clean nationwide background check
and Department of Human Resources Registry
High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Reliable transportation to and from work
Current drivers license or government issued identification card maintained in personnel file
CPR certification (agency offers courses or can be attained through other organizations)
Medication Administration Certification level 1 and 2
Negative TB Test
Negative Drug Screen
Basic Computer Skills
REPORTS TO
Supervisor Manager
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DSP staff job requirements may include but are not limited to assisting in behavioral and
personal care services to individuals that will enable him/her to reach his/her fullest potential
and improve behavior, academic, social and functional skills.
Assist with any activity of daily living as outlined in the Individuals Person-Centered Plan,
Behavior Support Plan, or Medication Management Plan.
Implement specific teaching strategies utilizing the principles of behavior analysis to focus on
skill acquisition in all areas as well as the reduction of problematic and interfering behaviors.
Provide safe and continuous support in the home or community by maintaining arms length/line
of sight/awake, if needed, and alert posture and provisions throughout any shift.
Provide recreation and leisure activities, teach functional communication, implement approved
behavior plans, and achieve increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in the
community.
Provide extensions of other forms of therapy and taught and deemed appropriate by the QDDP
and/or direct supervisor of the team.
Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans per each individuals
outcomes and goals.
Ability to complete data on a daily basis and in line with the expectations of the team in an
electronic medical record.
Ability to push, pull, lift up to 75 lbs. and stand unaided for up to 3 hours at a time.
Ability to attend, assist and engage during monthly, quarterly, etc. team meetings.
General upkeep and cleanliness of the home/facility.
Prepare meals in accordance to a menu.
Assist with medication administration.
Participate in residential and day hab services.