DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) performs hands-on care and support for participants with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, particularly those with autism, in various settings including any Echoing Hope Ranch (EHR) site and/or participant homes and communities. Performs related work as required.

SALARY RANGE:

$12.80 - $14.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(Work assignments may vary and will be communicated to the employee by the supervisor.)

• Provide direct care to those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

• Perform personal care tasks, including, but not limited to, assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and movement, medical oversight, and health care.

• Foster positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.

• Ensure participant safety and maintain a safe environment.

• Remind and assist clients with self-administration of medications (training provided).

• Encourage self-help activities. Report changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors.

• Document services provided. Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.

• Plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve food/meals, assist with feeding and clean-up.

• Accompany clients to scheduled appointments and transport or run errands for participants.

• Assist with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

Direct Support Professional Qualifications / Skills:

• Ability to work in a group home, home-like settings.

• Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.

• Ability to handle physical aspects of a job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time.

• PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS AS REQUIRED.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

• Able to positively interact and develop rapport with participants and their families.

• Able to maintain a calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during crises or potential crisis situations.

• Must be able to access communications from EHR via telephone and/or computer.

• Have ability to operate a computer, tablet, or other electronic devices for record keeping and documentation.

• Required to pass extensive criminal/background checks in accordance with state and federal laws and fingerprint check in order to obtain necessary fingerprint clearance.

• Must satisfactorily participate in and complete all EHR comprehensive training programs within the required timelines and ensure all training remain in compliance.

• Must have safe and reliable transportation to and from EHR work facilities with a valid driver’s license.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.80 - $14.65 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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