FCS Part-Time Direct Support Professional

FCS Part-Time Direct Support Professional

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The Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Family & Community Supports (FCS) supports the organizational missions by providing outstanding direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while empowering them to achieve their highest level of independence through high-quality and diverse support services.

• Integrate individuals by encouraging and facilitating community connections; assisting in building meaningful relationships with others in their community; and encouraging participation in activities and programs which provide opportunities to spend time constructively and enjoyably.
• Empower individuals by seeking opportunities where they may demonstrate independence; aiding and assisting with skill development in areas of self-help, self-determination, and self-advocacy; and observing, encouraging and recording individuals’ progress toward established goals.
• Aid individuals by providing physical and emotional support; and maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable living environment through general housekeeping duties (which may include making beds, cooking meals, laundry, care of equipment, etc.).
• Support the health of individuals by assisting them with personal care and hygiene activities; assisting them with administering medications; and assisting with therapies or other medically related needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by completing required documentation to standard and in a timely fashion within established guidelines; actively participating in trainings and meetings; demonstrating professionalism, reliability, good attendance, and accountability.
• Strengthen positive work culture by participating in effective, courteous and professional communication; showing kindness and patience to individuals and co-workers; demonstrating respect and responsibility in daily work; and practicing advocacy and encouragement in all aspects of employment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, preferred.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle.
• Must have reliable form of communication.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete mandatory paid trainings to include CPR/First Aid and Level 1 Med‑Aide.
• Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push, or pull, sit, or stand for long intermittent periods.
• Type on a keyboard, and vision sufficient to view computer screens for extended periods.

• Accountability.
• Attention to detail.
• Compassion and kindness.
• Courtesy and friendliness.
• Ethical behavior and decision making.
• Inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility supportive.
• Initiative.
• Organizational skills.
• Positivity with a collaborative attitude.
• Professional and courteous communication.
• Stress management.
• Time management with ability to meet documentation expectations and deadlines.
• Welcoming attitude.

• Able to follow directions.
• Able to document electronically in proprietary systems.
• Comfortable with providing personal care.
• Computer and electronic communication comfortable.
• Independent worker.
• Learning-focused.
• Organized.
• Person-centered.
• Policy-supportive.
• Problem solver.
• Reliable.
  
  Respectful and professional in communications.
• Responsible.
• Team player.

• Ability and strength to position/lift/transfer greater than 50 lbs. (an adult human being) regularly, including the ability to safely assist an adult human being to the ground to perform CPR.
• Continuous ability to push and pull 100-125 lbs. of pressure consistently over extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR, as defined by the American Heart Association.
• Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods, as per requirements of performing CPR.
• Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push or pull, sit or stand repetitively and for long intermittent periods.
• Type on a keyboard for extended periods, and view a computer or other electronic…