The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides community-based services to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Reporting to the Program Director, this role supports personal well-being, independence, safety, and meaningful community participation through compassionate, person-centered assistance. Occasional local travel is expected.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Support daily living routines and prepare meals.
- Provide medication reminders and support health monitoring.
- Promote community inclusion and provide transportation assistance.
- Deliver behavioral support and maintain safety supervision.
- Document services, observations, and relevant health or behavioral information.
Required Qualifications
- At least one year of experience in direct support services.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CPR, First Aid, Med Tech, or Tova certification.
- Training in person-centered planning, activities of daily living assistance, medication administration, behavior support, or crisis intervention.
- Experience with documentation and recordkeeping.
- Strong communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and compassionate interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to pursue growth opportunities such as medication administration certification, Tova, CPR, and Med Tech.
