Job Overview: The Direct Support Professional is an essential worker who helps to serve adults with developmental disabilities and mental illness. As a Direct Support Professional, you will help individuals become integrated and engaged in the community while fostering the development of independent life skills. The DSP will provide client care keeping all aspects of health and safety at the forefront. The ideal candidate is good at problem solving, prioritizes and plans work efficiently, demonstrates a spirit of service, is empathetic, and is dependable and on-time.

Client Care : Treat clients with dignity and respect in all interactions. Remember that the staff are the professionals and we are in their homes.

• Provide client supervision per the client's Individual Abuse Prevention Plan (IAPP). NEVER leave a site/ program without staff coverage.
• Carry out request and preferences of guardians and case managers as directed by your supervisor or the client's team.
• Ensure that medication is being ordered and logged in and administered as ordered by the assigned staff member.
• Transport clients to their community needs

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over.
• GED or High School diploma required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for all positions that require transporting clients.
• Exceptional client service skills/interpersonal skills with all staff/employees.
• Must have the ability to clearly communicate with clients in English both verbal and written.
• Must have your own vehicle
• Ability to pass DHS background study and maintain background clearance.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person