Direct Support Professional (DSP) Staff Job Description
At Eeroma Resources, our goal is to assist our individuals to achieve the best quality of life possible. If you enjoy working and assisting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, become an Eeroma Resources Direct Support Professional. Our individuals enjoy both personal and community group activities and the social interaction that comes with them to help make their lives and day both fulfilling and fun. This position is responsible for providing direct support, positive direction, and assistance to individuals in accordance with program policies and procedures; and personal outcome measures.
Available Shifts - Wyandotte County & Johnson County
- Part-time and Full-time shifts available
- Residential Services or Day Services locations
- Mon - Fri: 7am-3pm; 3pm-11pm; 11pm-7am
- Weekends: 7am-3pm; 3pm-11pm; 11pm-7am
Responsibilities
- Provides supports to people by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans, assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living;
- Assists with information gathering for Personal Outcome Measures, and other assessments;
- Assists people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates people about maintaining homes;
- Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Obtains and maintains all required certifications and trainings and applies the information to support people served;
- Maintains open communication and cooperative work effort with management, directors, Lead DSPs, and other staff to assure quality and continuity of support to people served;
- Supports Eeroma Resources’ Mission, Vision, and Core Values while empowering each person to direct their own life choices;
- Reports and/or documents routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident reports, outcome data sheets, etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner;
- Assists people with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts and assisting people with spending choices;
- Ensures that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process, ensures people are treated with dignity and respect;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Previous experience with developmentally disabled individuals is a plus.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, clear driving record, and proof of current auto insurance.
- Must complete and pass all required background checks prior to any employment offer.
- First Aid/CPR certification, and any other certification which may be required is a plus. If not, Eeroma Resources will provide and pay for initial and on-going training during the course of employment.
- Must be able to assist with a two-person lift of an adult; must be able to do frequent bending and lifting; and must be able to stand for eight (8) hours at a time.
- Be of good moral character; have an interest in the welfare of the individuals; have training and/or interest in the field of developmental disabilities; and have a willingness/ability to communicate with and relate to individuals, parents, guardians, fellow-staff, representatives of community agencies, and company management.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
- Would you prefer to work in Johnson County, Wyandotte County, or either county?
- Would you prefer to work in our Day Services, Residential Services, or either one?
- What shifts are you available to work? 7AM to 3PM, 3PM to 11PM, 11PM to 7AM, or all shifts?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
