Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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All Jobs > Direct Support Professional (DSP)Nature of Work: The responsibility of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to provide a safe environment, to include support and supervision to all persons living in a GMS home or in their own home or apartment. The DSP is responsible for working with individuals, encouraging growth and independence while demonstrating dignity and respect to each person served. The DSP's work is driven by the GMS mission to improve the quality of life by supporting independence.The DSP is directly responsible to the individual(s) they support, but is supervised by a Residential Manager, Program Manager, or Shared Living Coordinator, depending on the program. There are many programs in which a DSP could provide services to an individual served, including Home Support Per Diem, Home Support Quarter Hour, Community Support, Work Support, Shared Living, and Community Membership.Essential Functions:Individual(s) Served SupportAdhere to planning guidelines and treatment as identified in the Individual PCP and ISPs.Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.Assist individuals with self-advocacy and promote independence.Plan, perform, or assist with care or activities with individuals according to their preference or needs, including household chores, community involvement, social, recreation and leisure skills, communication skills, personal safety skills, and appropriate behavior.If applicable, assist with or perform personal care, including repositioning, bathing, bowel or bladder care, and more.Transport or arrange for transportation to medical, social, and community activities.Assist with teaching and preparing healthy meal plans to encourage optimal health.Work collaboratively with professional consultants.Maintain the general upkeep of the home on each person's shift.Staff working an overnight shift must be prepared to meet each individual served needs should they occur during the night.Notify transportation company and/or work/program if a person is ill or unable to attend.Effectively manage and redirect behaviors.SafetyAlways maintain individual safety and provide assistance and oversight as required.Provide regular security checks on all windows, doors, and vehicles as required.Staff are to always remain awake and alert.DocumentationComplete daily shift documentation according to outcomes and supports of individuals served.Follow the protocol for documentation during overnights.Training/CertificationAttend and participate in required meetings and in-service training.Support new team members by providing on-the-job training.Attend all training and maintain certifications as required.Must obtain Certified Residential Medication Aide certification within six months of hire.Follow all federal and state regulations.Follow all GMS rules as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Operations Manual.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, reach with arms and hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. Must be able to lift and/or move at least 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities may include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Qualifications:High School Degree or GED equivalent; preferred two-year college experience.Must show proof of all required vaccinations.Prior experience as a DSP preferred, however, not necessary.Possess basic computer skills.Possess good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work effectively with consumers and all members of the team.Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications.Demonstrate the desire to treat all people with dignity and respect.Ability to pass required background checks.#J-18808-Ljbffr