Direct Support Professional
Job Summary
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in being independent in all areas of their lives, to become and remain involved in their community and to assist each person to achieve personal outcomes that reflect their dreams, hopes and desires. We maintain a structured and healthy environment to enhance the wellbeing of persons served while providing continual guidance regarding life skills, academic skills, and work skills to ensure appropriate social interaction.
Employees should be prepared to work with individuals to reach their set goals and support them to be as independent as possible. It is important that employees can address challenges as they arise, recognize problem behaviors and implement plans of correction to help.
Physical Demands of the Job
- Kneel, squat, twist, crouch, crawl, bend, stand and walk for long periods of time
- Lift/carry up to 50 pounds
- Push or pull (wheelchairs, groceries, supplies, etc.)
- Assist people that are not able to move on their own
(bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to chair, floor to chair, chair to vehicle, etc.) - Climb stairs carrying things or assisting someone else
- Perform CPR
Requirements for Employment
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Minimum of High School diploma or GED
- Basic fluency in oral and written English
Extensive training is provided to new employees to enable them to do the best work possible.
Positions Serving People with Disabilities
The individuals being served have a range of abilities and may need assistance with daily living skills such as cleaning, laundry, cooking meals and meal prep, money management, safety skills and being a good neighbor/tenant. Employees will assist with personal care and administering medications. Additional help is expected to be provided for individuals with transportation, shopping, outings and other events.
311
Full-Time Day Services DSP
Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p
Location
Day Services Center
Resident Population:
women & men
4508
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Thurs-Sat 8a-8p
Location
Homestead location
Resident Population:
women & men
6103
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Wed, Fri, Sat 8a-9p
Location
1124 location
Resident Population:
2 women & 4 men
6107
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Thurs-Sat 7a-7p
Location
1124 location
Resident Population:
2 women & 4 men
6109
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Thurs, Fri 7a-8p & Sat 8a-8p
Location
1124 location
Resident Population:
2 women & 4 men
6110
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Sun 8a-8p, Mon & Wed 7a-8p
Location
1124 location
Resident Population:
2 women & 4 men
6210
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Wed 8a-8p, Thurs & Sat 6a-7p
Location
827 location
Resident Population:
5 women & 4 men
6222
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Thurs-Sat 7:30p-8a
Location
827 location
Resident Population:
5 women & 4 men
6223
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Sun-Tues 7:30a-8p & EOW 7:30a-8p
Location
827 location
Resident Population:
5 women & 4 men
6224
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Sun-Tues 7:30a-8p & EOW 7:30a-8p
Location
827 location
Resident Population:
5 women & 4 men
6306
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Thurs, Fri 6a-7p Sat 8a-7p
Location
1109 location
Resident Population:
10 women & 6 men
6308
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Thurs-Sat 8a-9p EOW 8a-9p
Location
1109 location
Resident Population:
10 woman & 6 men
6312
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Wed 7p-8a, & Fri-Sat 7p-8a
Location
1109 location
Resident Population:
10 women & 6 men
6315
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Tues, Wed 6a-7p & Thurs 9a-9p
Location
1109 location
Resident Population:
10 woman & 6 men
6410
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Thurs-Sat 7a-7p
Location
702 location
Resident Population:
1 woman & 3 men
6502
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Sun 7a-7p, Mon 6a-7p & Wed 8a-9p
Location
38499 location
Resident Population:
1 woman & 7 men
6504
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Thru-Sat 8a-9p
Location
38499 location
Resident Population:
1 woman & 7 men
6505
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Thru & Fri 6a-7p, & Sat 8a-7p
Location
38499 location
Resident Population:
1 woman & 7 men
6852
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Wed, Fri & Sat 8a-8p
Location
402 location
Resident Population:
3 men
7001
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Mon & Wed 7:30a-8p, & Fri 6a-7p
Location
702 & 827 locations
Resident Population:
women & men
7003
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Wed 7:30p-8a, & Thurs-Fri 7p-8a
Location
702 & 827 locations
Resident Population:
women & men
7004
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Tues-Thurs 7p-8a
Location
1109 & 1124 locations
Resident Population:
women & men
7005
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Hours will vary
Location
all locations
Resident Population:
women & men
7006
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Tues-Wed 8a-9p, & Wed 7:30a-8p
Location
613 & 402 locations
Resident Population:
women & men
7007
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Tues 8a-9p, Wed 8a-8p, & Thurs 8a-9p
Location
Jackson Heights & Homestead locations
Resident Population:
women & men
7009
Full-Time DSP
Schedule:
Tues-Thurs 7p-8a
Location
15, 38499, & 613 locations
Resident Population:
women & men