DSP (Direct Service Professional)

4 weeks ago


San Diego, United States Able ARTS Work Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $16.50/hr - $17.50/hr

Position: DSP (Direct Service Professional) 

30 hours per week, f/t

Monday- Friday 9am-3pm

$16.50/hr - $17.50/hr


Locations: San Diego, Long Beach & South Bay. 


Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off: personal and sick
  • Paid Holidays
  • 403(B) retirement plan


About Able ARTS Work:

The primary mission of Able ARTS Work is to provide lifelong learning, community service, and vocational opportunities through the creative arts for people of all abilities and all ages in an environment of warmth, encouragement, and inclusion. Able ARTS Work provides unique development opportunities to all participating staff, students, and partnering community members, together we grow. At Able ARTS Work, we believe music and art are vital tools to liberate and transform lives. Our guiding philosophy “Love before Learning” ensures that every person is welcomed and cherished as an individual, and has opportunities every day for self-expression, personal growth, and joy.


Position Title: DSP (Direct Service Professional) / CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)


Why work for Able ARTS Work? 


At Able ARTS Work, we offer a unique work environment due to our creative and inclusive mission. Everything you work on will be a collaboration between program staff, students, and administration. 


As a DSP, you get to work with students when they’re at their most inspired to get creative You will help nurture their creativity and help bring their ideas to life. 

You will be an advocate for students and their needs, concerns, and desires. You will work with clients directly and support their instructional and behavioral objectives developed by the team. You will absolutely make a real difference in the creative journey of our students.

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General Duties

Support individuals in meeting personal care needs including:

  • Providing various forms of intimate personal care such as toileting, diapering and cleaning vomit, etc.
  • Feeding (full or partial support)
  • Supporting clients in hygiene and cleaning personal work space
  • Assisting individuals who use wheelchairs with transferring
  • Support mobility to and from classes and in and out of program
  • Support with any other self-help needs
  • Provide one to one and hand over hand support in classes.
  • Work with individuals directly and support their instructional and behavioral objectives developed by the team.
  • Assist clients in preparation of snacks, drinks, lunch, serving and clean-up.
  • Maintain awareness of individual physical need and respond immediately.
  • Understand and demonstrate basic knowledge of appropriate support for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities.
  • Use respectful language, tone of voice, and terminology with reference to all individuals. Speak to individuals in a manner appropriate to chronological age (adults).
  • Ensure privacy and modesty with relation to personal hygiene needs, any personal client incidences, and any information exchanged with others. Teach individuals to take privacy for themselves.
  • Work cooperatively with a team to assist in providing an optimum learning environment for the development of vocational, social, and emotional skills
  • Ensure safety and security of students and environment. Report any significant changes in students or the environment.
  • Participate in monthly and yearly training and weekly meetings
  • Supervise classes during brief absences of instructors.
  • Assist with positive behavioral support and reinforcement. 
  • Recognize and report student issues directly to the supervisor with immediacy and accuracy.
  • Assist Instructors with classes, record daily students attendance, class observation of students goal progress, and other class duties assigned by supervisor.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

General Qualifications:


  • CNA or one year experience as DSP
  • Knowledge of safety precautions and emergency procedures
  • 1+ years experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
  • Good common sense, responsible, patience, and compassion, supports individuals in self-determination
  • Basic knowledge of positive behavioral supports
  • Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft, Theranest Documentation, and Zoom



For more information, visit us at www.ableartswork.org



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