Direct Support Professional

2 weeks ago

High Point, United States The Arc of High Point Full time $14 - $15
A “Direct Support Professional” or DSP works directly with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to assist the people they work with to become independent and integrated into their community.

Specific Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the health and safety of our participants.
  • Helps and assists with daily activities and programs that encourage positive interactions.
  • Maintains a clean and safe environment.
  • Keeps abreast of the various medications used by the participants.
  • Is capable of detecting signs of illness or dysfunction. Has the basic skills required to meet the health needs and problems of the participants, including but not limited to first aid in the presence of an accident or illness.
  • Provides a normal and individualized atmosphere appropriate to the needs of the participants.
  • Participates in person-centered planning by providing information about what you know to be the dreams, goals, strengths and needs of the people we support.
  • Mediates between participants and the environment assuring that the “least restrictive environment” is available in order to help the participants improve capabilities for independence.
  • Responsible for the general upkeep of the program.
  • Will display a positive and professional attitude in their interactions with participants, families, other employees, and other persons with whom their work with The Arc of High Point, might bring them in contact with.
  • Acts as an advocate for participants to protect their legal rights.
  • Assist and support people to realize their goals and attain personal outcomes.
  • Assist and support people to develop and/or maintain a social and natural support network.
  • Assist and support people to maintain their health and well-being.
  • Assist and support people to utilize the community and its resources.
  • Assist and support people to direct their services and make informed choices in all aspects of their life.
  • Assist and support people to have a safe environment in which to live and work, free of abuse, neglect and exploitation.


About The Arc of High Point:

Mission Statement: The Arc of High Point is committed to securing for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play. The Arc of High Point is an affiliated chapter of The Arc of the North Carolina and The Arc of the United States. Vision Statement: The Arc’s vision is to build understanding and acceptance that enables individuals the Arc serves to have the same rights, freedoms, and choices as the rest of society, empowering those individuals to become as independent as possible. The Arc further seeks to cultivate a culture in which people of all abilities are welcomed, valued, and involved, thereby strengthening the community by embracing differences in all individuals.

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