Direct Support Professional; DSP

Position:Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job :120

# of Openings:1

New Horizons Rehabilitation Services, Inc

Direct Support Professional Job Description

It is the policy of New Horizons that persons served have the right to Informed Choice, Options and Service Delivery. Therefore, we offer an array of programs and services to individuals with various disabilities in providing opportunities to maximize their potential for greater independence. We are committed to the Person-Centered Planning Process as required by the Michigan Mental Health Code that persons served, receive the support and services to achieve their life goals.

We are committed to the “Employment First” philosophy for individuals to seek employment and to work in competitive integrated settings, to engage in community life, and to support full access to the community. Based on the philosophy of the organization, it is the responsibility of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist persons in achieving their life goals, to optimize independence in making life choices, to optimize activities of daily living, and to assist persons served to achieve vocational, social and personal independence based on their individual needs.

The DSP is a person who is compassionate, patient and encouraging; a caregiver, a cheerleader, and advocate who can change the lives of those we serve. The DSP may be assigned to provide supports as a one-to-one staff or to a group of persons; this position may be community based and / or facility based.

• Ø Maintains an environment that is healthy, safe, peaceful and comfortable.
• Ø Administers medication in accordance with medical provider directions as documented in the PCP and abides by the State of Michigan policies.
• Ø Gains and maintains knowledge of health and medical issues for all assigned individual(s).
• Ø Notifies appropriate supervisor of any health concerns or needs for the individual(s) served.
• Ø Follows all policies and procedures regarding health and safety in all environments; community and facility based.

• Ø Implements Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) / Annual Plan of Service as written.
• Ø Provides assistance and support to individual(s) in activities of daily living.
• Ø Teaches appropriate skills and involves individual(s) in meaningful and valued activities.
• Ø Responsible for training / job coaching persons in performing work assignments, whether community volunteer, SEP or facility based.
• Ø Provides and seeks out opportunities for individual(s) to make choices.
• Ø Obtains knowledge of individual(s) desired outcomes and works to ensure they are integrated into their daily activities.

• Ø Handles and maintains individual / agency finances ethically, honestly and accurately with appropriate documentation and receipts.
• Ø Follows all agency policies and procedures.
• Ø Provides emergency coverage when requested by management.
• Ø Takes initiative in performing additional tasks as needed or as assigned.
• Ø Provides clear, accurate and timely records and documentation.
• Ø Maintains daily data for persons served indicating arrival / departure time for billing, and documentation of daily progress notes.
• Ø Responsible to self-monitor your company email address as provided by HR Manager for company announcements, correspondence and training requirements.
• Ø Responsible to self-monitor training requirements; initial and kept current based on expiration date.
• Ø Responsible in completing required paperwork prior to end of work shift.
• Ø Completes required documentation of records in accordance with CARF and New Horizons standards.
• Ø Promote New Horizons mission, vision, values, culture, and commitment to excellence in the services provided to persons served and stakeholders.

• Ø Ensures an individual’s rights of privacy, dignity and respect, and freedom from coercion and restraint.
• Ø Incorporates time, space, and opportunity for privacy in the life of individual(s) served.
• Ø Provide personal care assistance as needed (hygiene, toileting, feeding).
• Ø Maintains strict…