Direct Support Professional

Description:
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide 1:1 support to individuals in structured home environments.

Client needs range from:
Low-support PCA-style assistance

Skill-building and independence coaching

Behavioral regulation support

Medical monitoring and seizure support

Intensive, exception-rate placements requiring advanced competency

This is not a passive companionship role. Staff must be engaged, attentive, and capable of following structured service plans.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide hands-on assistance with ADLs (dressing, hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals)

Support structured daily routines and independence goals

Monitor health, seizure activity, and behavioral changes (as assigned)

Implement positive support and de-escalation strategies

Assist with meal preparation and light household tasks

Support community participation and transportation needs

Complete accurate and timely SOAP documentation

Follow incident reporting and emergency protocols

Overnight Shifts (If Assigned)

Some placements operate in 24-hour supervision environments.

Overnight staff are required to remain awake, alert, and actively monitoring for safety needs throughout the entire shift.

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Requirements:
Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation to and from work

Ability to provide hands-on care

Strong communication and documentation skills

Ability to follow structured service plans

Professional boundaries and reliability required

Must pass DHS NetStudy 2.0 background check

Preferred Experience

1+ year experience as a DSP, PCA, IHS, ICLS, or HCBS caregiver

Experience supporting individuals with behavioral dysregulation

Experience supporting individuals with seizure disorders or medical needs

Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and awake overnight shifts