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.
4610
Full Time DSP
Schedule:
Sun-Tues 8p-9a, every other Wed 8p-9a
Location
Jackson location
Resident Population:
women & men
6102
Full Time DSP
Schedule:
Tues-Wed 7a-8p, Thurs 8a-9p
Location
1124 location
Resident Population:
women & men
6306
Full Time DSP
Schedule:
Thurs-Fri 6a-7p, Sat 8a-7p
Location
1109 location
Resident Population:
women & men
6605
Full Time DSP
Schedule:
Thurs-Sat 8p-9a
Location
318 location
Resident Population:
3 women
6804
Full Time DSP
Schedule:
Sun, Mon & Wed 8p-9a, every other Tues 8p-9a
Location
407 location
Resident Population:
3 men