SUMMARY
DSPs work directly with our students to teach important life skills including educational, leisure, activities of daily living (ADLs), social and communication skills, and verbal and physical behavior intervention . DSP' modification procedures as outlined in the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBPS) and work on Treatment Plan and IEP goals with the student using Therapeutic Care.
HOURS
- Full-Time Weekend Only (Fri-Su)
- Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday requirement
- Two schedule options:
- Option 1: Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 8am-10:30pm, Sunday 8am-10:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday shifts include a 30-minute unpaid break
- Option 2: Friday 8:30am-9:00pm, Saturday 8:30am-9:00pm, Sunday, 8:30am-9:00pm
- Holiday Rotation
- Full-Time Weekend Only (Sa-M)
- Every Saturday, Sunday, Monday
- Must work Saturday 8am-10:30pm, Sunday 8am-10:30pm, Monday 3pm-11pm
- Saturday and Sunday shifts include a 30-minute unpaid break
- 36-hour/week full-time position
- DSPs will work collaboratively with the Scheduling Coordinator to establish schedules
- Shifts are scheduled in a two-week period and repeat after those two weeks.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for students.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
JOB DUTIES
- Use a Trauma Informed Approach by communicating with and about students in a respectful, positive, and age- appropriate manner while consistently using a therapeutic tone even in high stress situations
- Encourage individuality of students by allowing self-expression and opportunities to make choices throughout their day.
- Before the end of assigned shift the following must be completed: record behavior data, goals and communication logs of all assigned students, complete Emergency Intervention Forms (EIFs), Incident Reports (IRs), or Employee Accident Reports.
- Communicate with house/classroom leads when there is an incident or emergency intervention.
- Participate in debriefing, and check out with house lead or classroom prior to leaving before your shift, ensuring all chores, data, and forms are completed.
- Review expectations with students prior to transitions, activities, or events.
- Help students to understand their rights by offering opportunities for self-advocacy.
- Use Crisis management techniques taught in trainings including verbal de-escalation, creative redirection, topic changes, and allowing space and time for processing during a crisis.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- To proceed with the hiring process, please indicate your personal email below.
Work Location: In person
