Direct Support Professional Position

Full time Part time @Inspired Care in DSP
  • 54377 30th St. Suite#3, South Bend IN , 46635 View on Map
  • Post Date : December 3, 2017
  • Apply Before : March 22, 2030
  • 10 Application(s)
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Job Detail

  • Offered Salary  1000
  • Career Level  Manager
  • Gender  Male
  • Industry  Management
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

Overview: Direct Support Professionals (DSP) will support individuals with developmental and intellectual disability to learn, grow and become more independent and live a good life.

Accountability: The Direct Support Personnel (DSP) shall be accountable to the Team Lead.

Duties: The DSP will:

  • Implement risk plans correctly and safely
  • Assist individuals served with activities of daily living (personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, toileting, cooking, cleaning)
  • Maintain a healthy and safe environment
  • Assist individuals with goals
  • Use adaptive equipment correctly
  • Administer medication(s) according to guidelines.
  • Implementing treatment plan within scope of practice
  • Encourage community participation of individuals served
  • Communicate effectively with team members
  • Document accurately and timely
  • Monitor for changes in health and behavior and communicate to support team
  • Assists individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities or/and perform cleaning duties as applicable.
  • Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping.
  • Perform other responsibilities and duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred previous experience with the developmentally and intellectually disabled preferred.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Job descriptions are revised periodically to meet the needs of the organization.

Job Category: Home Heath Care, Human Services
Job Location: South Bend IN