Direct Support Professional

4 weeks ago


Fyffe, United States Haymon Homes Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: 8.50-16.00 per hour

Job Description
Direct Support Professional
The DSP position is a full-time hourly position assisting and supporting adults with developmental
disabilities or mental illness in an agency supported home and community-based setting.
DSP staff are responsible, timely, professional and organized. DSP staff should have exceptional oral and
written communication skills and a general knowledge of developmental disabilities or mental illness.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a clean nationwide background check
and Department of Human Resources Registry
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Current driver’s license or government issued identification card maintained in personnel file
• CPR certification (agency offers courses or can be attained through other organizations)
• Medication Administration Certification level 1 and 2
• Negative TB Test
• Negative Drug Screen
• Basic Computer Skills
REPORTS TO
Supervisor Manager
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• DSP staff job requirements may include but are not limited to assisting in behavioral and
personal care services to individuals that will enable him/her to reach his/her fullest potential
and improve behavior, academic, social and functional skills.
• Assist with any activity of daily living as outlined in the Individual’s Person-Centered Plan,
Behavior Support Plan, or Medication Management Plan.
• Implement specific teaching strategies utilizing the principles of behavior analysis to focus on
skill acquisition in all areas as well as the reduction of problematic and interfering behaviors.
• Provide safe and continuous support in the home or community by maintaining arm’s length/line
of sight/awake, if needed, and alert posture and provisions throughout any shift.
• Provide recreation and leisure activities, teach functional communication, implement approved
behavior plans, and achieve increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in the
community.
• Provide extensions of other forms of therapy and taught and deemed appropriate by the QDDP
and/or direct supervisor of the team.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans per each individual’s
outcomes and goals.
• Ability to complete data on a daily basis and in line with the expectations of the team in an
electronic medical record.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 75 lbs. and stand unaided for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Ability to attend, assist and engage during monthly, quarterly, etc. team meetings.
• General upkeep and cleanliness of the home/facility.
• Prepare meals in accordance to a menu.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Participate in residential and day hab services.



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