Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Description

This is a feel-good position aimed at encouraging adults with disabilities to become as self-directing as possible. Our staff help the participants maintain good standards of hygiene and help stimulate mental alertness through conversation and participation in individualized appropriate activities.

Requirements

• assist participants in establishing a daily schedule for household duties and activities of daily living
• instructing participants in learning and re-learning household duties
• participate in conversation, companionship and other activities
• assist participants to and from community activities and appointments 
• teach participants money management skills 
• teach participants friendship/relationship skills
• facilitate safety skills
• assist participants with behavior management as needed
• Current CPR certification and first aid training
• Successful completion of paid training
• maintain current and accurate clinical records
• Provide personal care