The Direct Support Personnel (DSP) assists individuals withintellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth anddevelopment of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living in the home,community or residential setting. TheDirect Support Personnel works directly with the resident and provides supportsfor activities of daily living and adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel should followthe guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides training/assistance to assigned individuals withInterpersonal skills and activities of daily living in accordance with theoutcomes and goals in the individual’s support plan and under the directsupervision of the Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program Director
Reports any changes in status to Team Leader, ProgramCoordinator, or Program Director
Documents care accurately per company policies andprocedures and turns documentation in on a timely basis. Adheres to client and Amergis policy andprocedures at all times
Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences andIn-services as requested
Provides therapeutic support in daily activities
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Accompanies resident/s to schedule activities both insideand out of the facility/home
Participates in contributing appropriate revisions ofindividual services plans as requested by client, team leader or programcoordinator
Assists with admissions, discharges and transferring ofresidents
Assists residents with routine household chores and otherADLS to support independence
Assists with training new staff if applicable
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or its equivalent
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health Certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.