Direct Support Professional ; DSP

Description

We are looking for a dedicated individual to work closely with a specific individual who engages in high intensity behaviors. This individual requires your frequently undivided attention and support in nearly all activities of daily living. This role requires someone with patience, empathy, and a willingness to provide comprehensive support, including personal care and regular community outings.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with behaviors that may escape quickly and will be proactive in meeting the client’s needs.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with behaviors that may escape quickly and will be proactive in meeting the client’s needs.

As a human services agency, Community Integrated Services is committed to serving adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral issues—and helping them thrive. Many of the individuals CIS serve are challenged by severe behavioral and mental health issues. “We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and provide personalized support to our clients.”

CIS is looking for employees to provide these services to adults with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors in their homes and in the community. Our programs assist them with financial stability, life skills development, employment, and decreased behavioral incidents. We train employees to ensure they learn the skills and knowledge required to succeed! All new employees will learn the job thoroughly before performing duties unsupervised.

• Provides support to the individual to ensure objectives are met in accordance with their individual treatment plans.
• Assist with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, hygiene, meal prep and restroom assistance.
• Be alert and responsive to client needs at all times to prevent escalation of behaviors.
• May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation, yard maintenance, packing, and moving the furniture of individuals receiving services.
• Monitors the administration of medication.
• Arrange and schedule medical, dental, and/or psychological/psychiatric appointments for individuals in care.
• Must provide transportation and accompany individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities and appointments – via personal vehicle, bus, etc.
• Maintains daily progress notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with CIS policy, program standards, or other regulatory policies.
• Engage in community activities, outings, and appointments with the client to ensure social integration and fulfillment.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the client by being patient, understanding, caring and consistent.

• The client requires assistance with all activities of daily living, including using the restroom, bathing, and dressing.
• The ideal candidate must be willing to drive their car frequently as the client enjoys going for rides and being out in the community.
• The client has many basic and complex needs and behaviors which may increase if not attended to promptly. The candidate must be alert and responsive at all times.
• The client can escal quickly if needs aren’t met as soon as possible, so the candidate must be patient, calm, and quick to respond.
• The candidate should be comfortable working with a client who exhibits high intensity behaviors and not be easily put off by them.