DSP; Community​/Supported Living

Brief Description

Community Options Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Candidate must have open schedule availability (Schedule could include 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts
-Does Not Have Set Schedules) – Flexible Hours – Includes Weekends. All DSP positions require a High School Diploma or GED. This DSP position candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable/insured vehicle.

• Supporting individuals in a Host Home or Supported Living or Apartment setting.
• Flexible hours that can range from 4 hours to 6 days.
• Relief staff stay in the residence while a provider or guardian is away.
• Attend and support on Host Home vacations.
• Provide transportation where individuals need.
• Support independence by observing and documenting daily activities.
• Provide natural learning opportunities.
• Assist in leisure activities such as exercise, reading, etc.
• Support and educate the philosophy through the agency’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• Manage all responsibilities based on the agency mission, using individual choice and all appropriate policies, procedures, and regulations.
• To conduct oneself in a manner that reflects the highest standard of professional courtesy and ethical practices to people served, staff, guardians, families, and all outside contacts.

Community Options Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Candidate must have open schedule availability (Schedule could include 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts
-Does Not Have Set Schedules) – Flexible Hours – Includes Weekends. All DSP positions require a High School Diploma or GED. This DSP position candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable/insured vehicle.

• Supporting individuals in a Host Home or Supported Living or Apartment setting.
• Flexible hours that can range from 4 hours to 6 days.
• Relief staff stay in the residence while a provider or guardian is away.
• Attend and support on Host Home vacations.
• Provide transportation where individuals need.
• Support independence by observing and documenting daily activities.
• Provide natural learning opportunities.
• Assist in leisure activities such as exercise, reading, etc.

• Support and educate the philosophy through the agency’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
• Manage all responsibilities based on the agency mission, using individual choice and all appropriate policies, procedures, and regulations.
• To conduct oneself in a manner that reflects the highest standard of professional courtesy and ethical practices to people served, staff, guardians, families, and all outside contacts.

• Assists individuals in maintaining their home, reporting needed repairs or modifications to the appropriate parties within established time frames.
• Recognizes individual differences and adapts teaching/ interacting style to best support the person's needs.
• When necessary, assist individuals with personal needs such as transferring, toileting, eating and grooming
• Delivers services and supports as outlined in everyone’s Person-Centered Plan ensuring that activities and supports reflect individual preferences.
• Advocates for individuals through knowledge of personal references, protection from abuse and neglect or other rights violations, and supporting the development of personal relationships.
• Assure that the basic civil, human and legal rights of all persons are respected
• Assist the individuals in striving toward independence in accordance with goals and objectives in the Personal Plan on the individualized Service Plan
• Complete EP!
  
  C DSP training
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, Med Authorization status and be able to perform all related tasks.
• Complete annual training refresher based on EP!
  
  C policy and state…