Direct Support Professional

Reference #: 2722760

Description

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client's program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed

Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans

Complete required documentation Administer Medication

Provide transportation to consumers Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate

Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.

Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor