Job Responsibilities of Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Provides transportation for individual(s), by picking up individuals from their homes and transporting them to the day hab site; and transporting the individual(s)’ home from the day hab site, using the company’s vehicle.
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Transports individual(s) for community integration/inclusion activities using the company’s vehicle.
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Creates and maintains an environment that is healthy, safe, comfortable and productive for the individual(s) serviced.
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Travels out into the community with the individuals to participate with the individual(s)’ with their community integration and inclusion activities to fulfill their individual(s) goals
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Follows all agency’s policies and procedures regarding safety in all environments.
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Implements individual(s)’ support plans as written.
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Provides assistance and support to individual(s) in activities of daily living.
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Obtains knowledge of individual(s) supported desired outcomes and goals; works to ensure they are integrated into daily activities.
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Maintains strict confidentiality of all personal information concerning individual(s) supported.
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Treats all individual(s) supported, families, coworkers and supervisors with dignity and respect.
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Demonstrates the importance of community involvement, social interactions, and maintaining relationships.
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Encourages individual(s) supported to give back to the community.
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Exhibits professional behavior towards the individual(s) supported, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
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Provides clear, accurate and timely records and documentation.
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Participates in and completes periodic training and certification as required.
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Reports all concerns to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
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Reports all instances of abuse, neglect, mistreatment and exploitation immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
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Completes Individuals’ Monthly notes demonstrating the progress of the individuals on a timely basis
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Perform all other tasks required or assigned by supervisor.
