Direct Support Professional (DSP)

If you are looking for full time, although it can not be guaranteed, weekends/afternoon/evening shifts will be required on a weekly basis. Services to be provided can include

Habilitation Provider:
Duties include working teaching strategies 1:1 with a member on life skill goals that are specifically formulated to their strengths and weaknesses in the home and community. Helping the member to achieve independence in the future with daily living skills per the Individual Support Plan (ISP). For example, making a meal, money management, stranger danger, personal hygiene, and more... Habilitation permits a chance to think outside of the box to help achieve the member's goals and can be very rewarding and fun!

Respite Provider:
Duties include providing the family/immediate caregivers a break. This may be provided in the home or community and is solely to supervise, care for, and to entertain your member to ensure the Parents/Guardians are receiving a break. Respite is a great time to be fully interactive with your client and get them engaged and interested in a preferred task such as going to the park or playing with legos.

Attendant Care Provider:
Duties include providing total care to members for basic daily living needs such as; transferring from bed to wheelchair, bathing, clothing, feeding, and more. Members will fully depend on their provider during scheduled shifts and enjoy the friendly presence!

Required Training and Certifications ( Must be completed upon Hire)
-Direct Care Worker (DCW) : Levels 1 and 2
- Article 9
- Prevention and Support
- First Aid
- CPR
- Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

Must have
- Valid Driver's License
- Level one Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16 - $18 per hour

Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- After school
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person