DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Trainers assist individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, by reaching personal goals, learning new skills, and integrating into their community. The primary function is to assist in developing, or teaching, daily living skills as written in the Regional Center’s Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Choice Individual Support Plan (ISP).
The following are job duties for which you are responsible:
- Follow, implement, and provide feedback with person-centered and behavioral outcomes.
- Plan, model, supervise, or assist Participants in household chores (cooking, cleaning, personal hygiene, laundry, dishes, vacuuming, fixing bed, household maintenance, etc.), personal hygiene [e.g., assist with bathing, bowel, and bladder care, showering, hair care (brushing, washing, styling, shaving), dental care (brushing, flossing, dentures), nail clipping], community involvement, social, recreation and leisure skills, communication skills, personal safety skills, appropriate behavior.
- Provide opportunities for new experiences in the community or home. Connect the Participants we serve, and Choice, with our community through volunteerism, integration, events, partnerships, memberships, etc. Create memorable moments that create a positive impact for our community.
- Focus on the individual rather than the disability.
- Maintain professional boundaries between Choice team members, families, and Participants served.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the Participant(s) served at all times.
- Assist Participants with self-advocacy skills and promote independence.
- Participate in required meetings.
- Take direction and initiate actions that will allow for cross-training at multiple sites if required.
- Medication management, if applicable to the Participant. Follow the six rights to ensure proper medication administration. Ensure medical appointments are attended, physician orders and medical protocols are followed.
- Display patience when working with Participants, guardians, and co-workers.
- Assist with teaching and preparing healthy meal plans to encourage optimal health.
- Accurately complete, maintain, and submit all documentation and written records as required by Choice or other rules, regulations, and policies or procedures of the agency.
- Complete Relias, and other training, as required. Minimum of 12 hours annually.
- Complete progress notes, chore charts, service outcomes and support plans, according to outcomes and supports of Participants.
- Assist with updating training packets, site emergency numbers, possessions list, team member phone lists, Participants information sheets, etc.
- Maintain accurate financial management and documentation of Participant funds (e.g., receipts for purchases).
- Ensure routine and emergency medical services are provided.
- Adhere to Choice Guiding Principles-Person Centered, Team Orientated and Professional by maintaining confidentiality, having a positive attitude, treating others with respect, being flexible, accepting responsibility, and utilizing open and effective communication.
- Ability to effectively manage and redirect behaviors, both physical and verbal.
- Ability to be trained or operate a Hoyer Lift, Van Lift (wheelchair), and/or manual lifts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Language:
- Farsi, Spanish (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
