The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position exists to provide assistance and care to adults diagnosed with a Developmental Disability and/or Mental Illness that live in a residential group home setting, or live at home independently or in a foster family setting. This assistance and care is provided by acting as part of a team that will be implementing client goals, planning client centered activities, and teaching the clients new skills to meet their daily needs. The DSP will facilitate an environment that is safe, comfortable, and fun so that the clients can reach their full potential and enjoy as many opportunities as possible to learn and grow.
The DSP works together with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to provide quality care, and to support life enrichment opportunities to persons with disabilities in an environment fostering growth and independence, while upholding and maintaining a viable, ethical, and moral business, and treating everyone with respect, compassion, and dignity.
It is expected that the DSP will work to facilitate an environment of teamwork between all employees while promoting PKT Enterprises’ philosophy of client-centered care and positive and fun interactions with the clients PKT serves. Medical, dental, PTO benefits offered for full time employees.
Essential Functions May Include:
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plan, initiate and participate in activities at home or in the community
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provide transportation
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balance client funds
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administer client medications or provide supervision to clients who are able to administer their own meds
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understand and implement client programs
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complete charting of client programs/outcomes in each client’s daily logbook
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assure clients are involved in an array of activities focused on their needs and desires
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assist clients with meal preparation and clean up
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clean and assist the clients with cleaning the common living spaces and their individual bedrooms
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assist the clients with personal hygiene including bathing, toileting, and grooming
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help the clients choose appropriate clothing for the setting and the weather
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help the clients in doing laundry according to the need and schedule
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attend monthly staff meetings
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A Valid Driver's License
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Dependable Vehicle
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Good Driving Record
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Car Insurance in Employee's Name
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At Least 19 Years Old
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Be comfortable performing personal cares
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Be confident in working with behaviors.
Benefits:
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Some Locations Offer Per Hour Pay Differentials
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ASL Fluent Employees Receive an Hourly Pay Bump
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Veterans Receive an Hourly Pay Bump
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Paid Time Off (Full-time) (accrual begins day 1)
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Holiday Pay
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Mileage Reimbursement
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Use of Company Vehicles (where available)
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Frequent Overtime Shifts Available
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Several Medical and Dental Insurance Plans to Choose From (Full-time) (offered after 90 days)
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IRA (matching)
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Employee Appreciation Giveaways
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Birthday Gifts (Ask us what "B'Linko" Means!)
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Footwear Benefit Program ($100+ per year)
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Health and Wellness (gym) Benefit Program
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Experience Fun Outings Around the Twin Cities
PKT Enterprises was established in 1994, and is committed to serving the needs of adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. To learn more about our mission or to download our application for employment, please visit www.PKTEnterprises.com.
