Enable, Inc.

“Enrichment through Respect, Empowerment, and the Pursuit of Dreams”

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Department: ICF Group Home, Day Program, or Residential Habilitation

Reports To: Residential Supervisor

Description

This position is responsible for providing direct support, positive direction, and assistance to people supported in accordance with program policies and procedures and personal outcome measures.

A DSP is responsible to all people supported, with other activities and functions flowing from this. DSP’s support people’s emotional, physical, and personal well-being and encourage growth while being attentive to reducing risk of harm. DSP’s assist people with leading self-directed lives and develop a spirit of partnership with people supported, other professionals, and the community. DSP’s safeguard and respect confidentiality, privacy, and promote and practice justice and equity for people supported and the community. DSP’s affirm human and civil rights and people’s responsibilities, respect human dignity and the uniqueness and value of people supported, and help others understand their value. DSP’s assist people with developing and maintaining relationships, directing the course of their own lives, and advocate with people for justice, inclusion, and full community participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide supports to people by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans, including spiritual life supports, assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living
• Assist with information gathering for Personal Outcome Measures, and other assessments
• Assist people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates people about maintaining homes
• Assist and is knowledgeable of emergency procedures outlined for people supported and our Agency
• Maintain and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services; Obtains and maintains all required certifications and trainings and applies the information to support people served
• Maintain open communication and cooperative work effort with other staff to assure quality and continuity of support to people served, along with participating in a team approach model for problem solving
• Respect and maintains confidentiality at all times, including when working across Enable, Inc. environments
• Request assistance and direction when faced with unfamiliar or unusual circumstances
• Adhere to Enable, Inc.’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values while empowering each person to direct their own life choices
• Report and/or documents routine and unusual events including utilization of THERAP and completing daily T-logs, GER’s, Med Variances, and seizure reports etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner
• Assist people with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts and assisting people with spending choices.
• Ensure that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process, ensures people are treated with dignity and respect
• Accept additional assignments requested when needs arise, including working at locations other than primary location(s)
• Serve as a role model and leader to newer staff, provides support and guidance to all co-workers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. Additional experience with people with DD & IID preferred or as required by regulations. Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record as defined by Enable, Inc.’s policy. Some positions may require access to vehicle in sound operating condition and proof of current auto insurance.
• Achieve Certification through MSU according to State and Enable, Inc.’s policies.
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete and apply all training provided. Additional certifications may be required by regulations.
• Clear background checks as defined by regulations and policies.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Ability to do daily standing, bending, and lifting. Must be able to stand for 8 hours at a time.
• Interest in assisting people to achieve personal outcomes and person centered supports.
• Must possess good verbal, reading, and written communication in English; basic math skills; and basic computer skills.
• Must be certified to be free of communicable diseases (post-employment physical), ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others, flexibility with respect to hrs. of work and changing conditions, be of good moral character, have an interest in the welfare of the people supported, have training and/or interest in the field of developmental disabilities, and have a willingness/ability to communicate with and relate to people supported, parents, guardians, fellow-staff, representatives of community agencies, and company management.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $19.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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