Direct Support Professional DSP

Direct Support Professional for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Location:

Marshville, NC

Apply: bchcareers.org

Starting Pay: $15

The Direct Support Professional demonstrates the agency’s purpose, philosophy, policies and procedures. Works as a team member and oversees day-to-day activities and needs of the developmentally disabled adults served. Supports supervising and maintaining individual and group relationships at assigned areas.

• 24 hour shifts
• 8 days on duty and 6 days off duty
• Private staff quarters provided while on duty

• Capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs and adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements.
• For Family Care Home, either
  1) have CNA certification or
  2) be willing to take a personal care training course within the first six months (180 days) of employment and state medication exam within the first three months (90 days).
• At least 23 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced education preferred.
• No substantiated findings of abuse or neglect on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
• No prior experience required, but preferred for Direct Support Professional.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the individuals served; core skills include technical knowledge, cultural awareness, analytical skills, decision-making, clinical skills.
• Meets paraprofessional qualifications as outlined by the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
• Education, experience, skills, and abilities compatible with responsibilities outlined in this job description.
• A Christian spirit and lifestyle evident in daily actions.
• Valid driver's license.

Manifests a Christian spirit and lifestyle in daily actions.

Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of: agency structure, services, policies and procedures; job performance requirements; related jobs.

• Provide support and supervision in a home environment to enable residents to participate in community activities, social interactions, and a therapeutic relationship focused on care, habilitation, or rehabilitation.
• Provide treatment interventions to ensure residents acquire skills to compensate for or remediate functional problems as outlined in person‑centered plans.
• Supervise individuals and groups, oversee residents’ daily activities and personal care, assisting and supervising as needed.
• Provide Christian role model and spiritual guidance, including devotions and regular church attendance.
• Prepare and provide well‑balanced meals as outlined by agency menus and nutritional requirements.
• Establish structure in the home to enable residents to learn responsibilities and become functioning members.
• Create an atmosphere that helps each resident feel accepted and respected as a group member.
• Maintain a safe home environment, instructing group in safety, fire prevention, fire drills, and evacuation plans per policy and procedure.
• Plan events for residents, including informal social time, special events and group activities as outlined by the Qualified Professional (QP), maintaining the required weekly amount of 14 hours.
• Comply with safety in accordance with OSHA, food program, sanitation, building code, accreditation standards, and N.C. licensing requirements.
• Provide transportation for residents to events, including school, work, church, and medical appointments.
• Purchase food, supplies, and equipment to meet residents’ needs according to schedule and with QP approval.
• Greet visitors in a positive and hospitable manner.
• Attend to residents’ medical and dental health needs as outlined in policies and procedures and directed by the QP.
• Maintain agency vehicle in good operating condition, ensuring regular maintenance and reporting repairs to the QP.
• Teach weekly life‑skills curriculum to residents, allowing group participation and learning.
• Meet general qualifications for employment as outlined in agency personnel policies.

• Represent the agency to various individuals, groups, and the public in a professional manner.
• Maintain professional standards set by the agency.
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