Direct Support Professional - Am (1361-04)

Direct Support Professional - Residential / Independent Hab

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A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for supporting individuals with disabilities with their basic living, job and social skills while integrating them into the community to the best of their ability. The DSP will work to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high quality of life.

Essential Functions

Under the direction and supervision of the Residential/Employment Coordinator the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.
• Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings.
• Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values: Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork.
• Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified.
• Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.
• Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting purchases as assigned.
• Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working environment.
• Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices.
• Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.
• Providing transportation as assigned.
• Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information.
• Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans.
• Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring choices.

Qualifications

• 19 years or older with valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Must complete a successful background check
• A driving record that makes you insurable.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services.
• Ability to respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect.
• Ability to train and teach techniques utilized for people with disabilities.
• Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable and professional at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Kalix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Hiring Bonus details will be available upon hire - some applicants may not be eligible.

Kalix and MVW Services are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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