Direct Support Professional

Haymon Homes; Fyffe (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support agency is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Fyffe, Alabama. This full-time role involves assisting adults with developmental disabilities or mental illness in a supportive home and community setting. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and certifications in CPR and medication administration. Responsibilities include providing daily living assistance, implementing behavior support plans, and ensuring client safety. Reliable transportation and a clean background check are necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a clean nationwide background check.
• CPR certification and medication administration certification required.
• Negative TB test and drug screen necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care services and support.
• Implement teaching strategies to improve skill acquisition.
• Maintain safety and support during community activities.
• Prepare meals and assist with medication if needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Behavioral support

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional

The DSP position is a full-time hourly position assisting and supporting adults with developmental disabilities or mental illness in an agency supported home and community-based setting. DSP staff are responsible, timely, professional, and organized. DSP staff should have exceptional oral and written communication skills and a general knowledge of developmental disabilities or mental illness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a clean nationwide background check and Department of Human Resources Registry.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Current driver's license or government issued identification card maintained in personnel file.
• CPR certification (agency offers courses or can be attained through other organizations).
• Medication Administration Certification level 1 and 2.
• Negative TB Test.
• Negative Drug Screen.
• Basic Computer Skills.

Reports to

Supervisor Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• DSP staff job requirements may include but are not limited to assisting in behavioral and personal care services to individuals that will enable him/her to reach his/her fullest potential and improve behavior, academic, social and functional skills.
• Assist with any activity of daily living as outlined in the Individual’s Person-Centered Plan, Behavior Support Plan, or Medication Management Plan.
• Implement specific teaching strategies utilizing the principles of behavior analysis to focus on skill acquisition in all areas as well as the reduction of problematic and interfering behaviors.
• Provide safe and continuous support in the home or community by maintaining arm’s length/line of sight/awake, if needed, and alert posture and provisions throughout any shift.
• Provide recreation and leisure activities, teach functional communication, implement approved behavior plans, and achieve increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community.
• Provide extensions of other forms of therapy and taught and deemed appropriate by the QDDP and/or direct supervisor of the team.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans per each individual’s outcomes and goals.
• Ability to complete data on a daily basis and in line with the expectations of the team in an electronic medical record.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 75 lbs. and stand unaided for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Ability to attend, assist and engage during monthly, quarterly, etc. team meetings.
• General upkeep and cleanliness of the home/facility.
• Prepare meals in accordance to a menu.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Participate in residential and day hab services.