Direct Support Professional (DSP)
As a Direct Support Professional, you would provide one-on-one support for adults with developmental disabilities as they interact with their communities. Your goal would be to provide respectful, personal, and motivating services that enable our clients to participate in all aspects of their community, and lead meaningful lives centered around independence and empowerment. You would assist our Supported Living management team in providing the day-to-day support of our clients.
Essential Functions:
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Provide day-to-day personal care for clients, including meal preparation (and feeding if needed), administration of medications, maintaining a clean household, and other help as required.
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Provide access to and promote participation in the local community.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the personal, one-on-one daily care of our clients.
Education and/or Experience:
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Must have high school diploma or GED.
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Two years in the field of Developmental Disability and/or a degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
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Supervisory experience is preferred.
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Once obtained, CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications, and Special Incident Report/Shared Information Reports trainings must be maintained.
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To apply, send resume and references to: ythomas@maisiesplace.org
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