Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Multiple Positions)

Heartspring; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartspring in Wichita, KS seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to provide care, support, and skill development for students with developmental and behavioral disabilities in a residential group home setting.

You will help students build communication, self-help, social, and independent living skills, working one-on-one and in small groups to achieve individualized goals in a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable nature is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, clean, structured, and nurturing residential environment for children and young adults.
• Support students in developing communication, self-help, social, and independent living skills.
• Work one-on-one and in small groups to help students achieve individualized goals.
• Provide encouragement through positive reinforcement and meaningful interactions.
• Assist students with daily routines, personal care, meal preparation, dining, and household activities as needed.
• Prepare and serve meals following dietary restrictions and individualized programming.
• Maintain student belongings and ensure living areas remain clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Student Support Plans (SSPs), and individualized therapeutic programming.
• Utilize Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques when necessary to safely respond to behavioral challenges.
• Support students using trauma-informed, person-centered, and positive behavior support practices.
• Complete accurate documentation regarding student progress, behaviors, and daily activities.
• Report health concerns, incidents, and unusual events according to Heartspring policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with families, supervisors, teachers, therapists, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Escort students to community outings, healthcare appointments, recreational activities, and special events.
• Assist in emergency procedures when necessary.
• Welcome and mentor new Direct Support Professionals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of students and the residential program.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13681053

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young adults? Heartspring is seeking compassionate, dependable **Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)** to provide care, support, and skill development for students with developmental, intellectual, and behavioral disabilities in a residential group home setting.

The Position

Direct Care & Student Support

• Provide a safe, clean, structured, and nurturing residential environment for children and young adults.
• Support students in developing communication, self-help, social, and independent living skills.
• Work one-on-one and in small groups to help students achieve individualized goals.
• Provide encouragement through positive reinforcement and meaningful interactions.

Residential Care & Daily Living

• Assist students with daily routines, personal care, meal preparation, dining, and household activities as needed.
• Prepare and serve meals while following dietary restrictions and individualized programming.
• Maintain student belongings and ensure living areas remain clean, organized, and welcoming.

Behavioral Support

• Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Student Support Plans (SSPs), and individualized therapeutic programming.
• Utilize Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques when necessary to safely respond to behavioral challenges.
• Support students using trauma-informed, person-centered, and positive behavior support practices.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete accurate documentation regarding student progress, behaviors, and daily activities.
• Report health concerns, incidents, and unusual events according to Heartspring policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with families, supervisors, teachers, therapists, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.

Community & Team Engagement

• Escort students to community outings, healthcare appointments, recreational activities, and special events.
• Assist in emergency procedures when necessary.
• Welcome and mentor new Direct Support Professionals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of students and the residential program.

If you're looking for a meaningful full-time career in caregiving, human services, behavioral health, residential care, or youth services, we'd love to meet you.

***Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity***

• Heartspring subscribes to and fully supports all the laws concerning non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.
• It is the policy of the Heartspring to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability or genetics, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
• Heartspring complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, and leaves of absence.