Direct Support Professional - Community & Residential

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) Community Support & Residential Services

Program: Adult Services
- Community Support

Salary/Hourly Status: Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Schedule: M-F (35-40) hours, occasional nights & weekends

Reports to: Community Support Manager

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Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in-home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals served by Waypoint to build meaningful relationships, participate in their communities, and achieve greater independence. Through person-centered supports in residential and community settings, the DSP promotes self-determination, teaches life skills, supports health and wellness, and assists members in achieving goals identified in their Person-Centered Plans.

The DSP creates a safe, respectful, and supportive environment while treating all members with dignity and compassion. Working collaboratively with families, guardians, healthcare providers, and community partners, the DSP promotes inclusion, community engagement, and individual choice. The DSP represents Waypoint professionally and demonstrates accountability, ethical conduct, confidentiality, and a commitment to providing high-quality support.

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• Cultivate a safe, supportive and professional relationship with members and a thorough understanding of service plans and support needs.
• Provide individualized support and skill-building opportunities to promote independence, community engagement, building and maintaining relationships
• Facilitate participation in community activities, volunteer opportunities, social events, recreational activities, educational opportunities, and other meaningful experiences.
• Assist members in developing and maintaining relationships with family, friends, and community members.
• Encourage self-determination, choice-making and self-advocacy by supporting members with exploring areas of interest, expressing their choices and accessing community resources that align with their goals and preferences.
• Assist members in developing, choosing and following a meaningful schedule of activities/calendar that encourage learning opportunities, growth and inclusion.
• Implement Service Implementation Plans (SIPs) individual Treatment plans, Positive Support Plans and support/care plans as described in the Person-Centered Plan.
• Provide transportation in approved vehicles for community activities, employment, appointments, shopping, and other approved destinations.

• Support members with activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity.
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and healthy eating habits.
• Encourage and support personal hygiene, grooming, clothing selection, and household routines.
• Promote health, physical wellness, exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Support members in maintaining clean, organized, and safe living environments.
• Assist with household tasks including laundry, housekeeping, and routine residential upkeep as needed.
• Monitor members' physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being and communicate concerns appropriately.

• Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of members at all times.
• Notify the…