Direct Support Professional; DSP

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Midland

Supervises: N

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Division: IDD

Salary: $14 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift: Day, evening and night shifts available; may require a flexible work schedule;
Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change.

Driving required: Y

Travel required: Y

Settings: field

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live their best lives by promoting self-determination. These positions assist with monitoring, daily living activities (such as bathing, eating and toileting), behavior supports, personal care, and ensuring the physical and emotional needs of the individuals are met. DSPs provide residential, Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS), day activity, crisis and community supports in compliance with Contract standards.

This position provides transportation for individuals to a variety of locations and may be required to work rotating schedules and flexible hours.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

Required:

At least 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related conditions or social and home living experience preferred.

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to Permia Care's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• Nurse Aid certification preferred.

• Support individuals served by providing meal preparation, medication monitoring, and assistance with daily household chores.
• Provide personal hygiene assistance, including but not limited to bathing, hygiene education, mobility and toileting assistance.
• Keep the assigned worksite clean and well-maintained, as needed.
• Ensure frequent communication and interaction with individuals to ensure a positive environment.
• Model appropriate behaviors for individuals served.
• Assist with monitoring, daily living activities (such as bathing, eating and toileting), behavior supports, personal care, and ensuring the physical and emotional needs of the individuals are met.
• Provide residential, Individualized Skills and Socialization, day activity, crisis and community supports in compliance with Contract standards.
• Provide transportation to outings.
• Encourage individuals' participation in all daily activities, including cooking, cleaning, and social events.
• Documentation will be legible, accurate and completed in accordance with Permia Care policies.
• Individuals are physically assisted as needed.
• Provide medication monitoring assistance in compliance with Permia Care policies.
• Provide respite services as needed.
• Assist with loading and unloading into and from vans.
• Assist with vocational skills as needed.
• Ensure individual rights are respected and protected.
• Provide companionship and conversation to individuals in care.
• Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within timeframe required.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes.
• Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at all times.
• Communicate regularly with…