Weekends & on-call-part-time, DSP, Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professionals support and assist Individuals with developmental disabilities in developing/enhancing basic living and other life skills, promoting independence and individual choice. They must also have In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies and risk reduction.

• Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes, and tidying.

• Helps plan member appointments and organize a schedule to include transportation needs.

• Shopping for groceries and preparing meals

• Assists members with personal care and hygiene needs as needed, including but not limited to toileting, dining, showering, dressing, and grooming.

• Helps maintain a clean and safe environment at your assigned house by performing mandatory daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.

• Encouraging member engagement in social networks and communities.

• Provides hands-on assistance, instruction, guidance, training, and supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities in various settings on an individual, minor, or large group basis. Your first commitment is to the person you support.

• Support the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of our members.

• Supports members 24/7, including awake all-night supervision.

• Attends and participates in required Legends meetings and training programs.

• May assist in creating and implementing behavior plans to support the individual’s development.

  Required Skills/Abilities (with or without accommodations):

• Must meet and maintain training and agency compliance requirements for the position.

• Must be able to provide 24/7 supervision, including being awake overnight.

• Must respect the human dignity and uniqueness of the people you support.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must meet all recordkeeping and documentation requirements.

• Provides clear and legible documentation and compliance records required by Legends and other government agencies.

• Safeguard and respect the confidentiality and privacy of the people you support.

• Read, write, and speak effectively in English.

• Able to establish and maintain a team atmosphere of communication and collaboration with the team and members.

• Must be self-directed and sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.

• Excellent customer service in stressful situations.

• Maintains a professional in appearance, communications, and actions.

• Must be able to direct and assist members for their safety

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions and remain calm in emergencies or crises.

• Must interact positively with families, service coordinators, and other outside providers while assisting individuals served in developing and maintaining relationships, including positively representing the Legends Residential Care.

• Provides crisis intervention and redirection for the members.

• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be assigned to this position.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Obtain and maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Must pass criminal background checks.

• High school diploma preferred.

• Three references. Two (2) professional.

Physical Requirements:

• Supports members 24/7, including all-night awake supervision.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. when necessary.
• This position requires that employees remain awake during working hours.
• Must operate a computer, wheelchair brake, vehicle lifts, etc.
• Must stoop, squat, reach, stretch, hear, see, ascend, and descend stairs at work.
• Visual acuity is used to assess the well-being and drive of members.
• Must be able to utilize arms, legs, and body to quickly block, reposition, and appropriately respond in crises and emergencies.
• Able to communicate verbally with members and emergency personnel as needed for daily operations.
• Hearing ability for communication in persona, phone, and other electronic methods.
• Manual dexterity to assist members with paperwork and daily functions.
• Must be able to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if necessary.