Direct Support Professional; DSP) Midland

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1010 MITCHELL Part Time Midland, MI, US

Central State Community Services, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title:Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Department:Direct Service

Reports to:Home Supervisor

FLSA Status:nonexempt

Prepared By:Executive Director

Prepared Date:11/14/2019

Approved By:Paula Barnes, Executive Director

Revision Date: 10/26/15, 12/2/14, 6/1/13, 04/05/18, 4/19/19, 11/14/19, 11/11/21 9/06/24, 5/28/25, 6/20/25

Revised By: Merri Kay Dankert, Human Resource Manager

SUMMARY

Provides direct support in the homes of adults who have developmental, mental and other disabilities by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned with or without prior notice and is the sole discretion of Central State Community Services, Inc. Central State Community Services, Inc. embraces an employment environment that promotes Individuals’ recovery and discovery, a Person-Centered approach to treatment/services and cultural competence. An employee in this or any position is expected to support the employment environment.

Central State Community Services, Inc. formally recognizes the accomplishments of others when they display character traits valued by the organization.

Accountability:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) reports directly to the Home Manager
. If the Home Manager is unavailable, the DSP should report to the Assistant Home Manager
. If both are unavailable or if there is a direct conflict involving home management, the DSP must escalation concerns or report directly to the Program Coordinator assigned to the home.

The DSP is responsible for completing all routine and assigned duties related to consumer care and home operations. Additionally, the DSP is accountable for any tasks, responsibilities, or directives assigned by the Assistant Home Manager, Home Manager, Program Coordinator, or Executive Director.

General Responsibilities:

1. Assist or provide consumers with all aspects of personal care.

2. Assisting consumers by lifting, transferring, and when necessary, to prevent injury, physically managing them consistent with each individual’s plan of service.

3. Accompany, assist and supervise consumers in the Community, and to events. Encourage appropriate, integrated social and recreational community interaction.

4. Administer and document medications as prescribed by the Physician. Record errors on an Incident Report form or a medication error report form and report to the Home Supervisor immediately.

5. Assure active treatment and implementation of Person-Centered Plans.

6. Provide constant supervision of all consumers to assure that they are safe and do not wander from the home or yard.

7. Observe, document and report unusual behavior and/or incidents.

8. Effectively communicate with other staff and the individuals we s serve.

9. Maintain records and documentation as necessary and appropriate.

10. Perform any and all other duties, tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Assistant Home Supervisor, Home Supervisor, Program Coordinator and/or Executive Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

Requirements:

• Physical examination including…