Direct Support Professional DSP Part-time

ADVOCATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

ADVOCATE HEALTHCARE SERVICES is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-time, in-person role requires compassion, reliability, and adherence to Behavior Support Plans and ISP goals.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting progress, and transporting clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living per BSP/ISP goals.
• Document data daily and complete time sheets and logs.
• Must be able to push/pull and lift up to 75 lbs and stand for 3 hours at a time.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior plans and teach skills to promote independence.
• Provide safe, supportive care in home or community settings.
• Deliver recreation and communication activities to improve outcomes.
• Maintain documentation and logs as directed by the team.

Skills

Direct care

Behavior analysis basics

Time documentation

Mobility handling

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Overview:

DSP provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

DSP staff job requirements may include but are not limited to assisting in behavioral and personal care services to a specific learner 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 client’s Behavior Support Plan or Individual Support 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 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 Behavior Therapist and/or direct supervisor of the team.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans per each client’s outcomes and goals.
• Job Description – Direct Support Professional
• Ability to complete data on a daily basis and in line with the expectations of the team, ensure proper completion of time sheets, therapist checklists, and communication logs as outlined per client team.
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 75 lbs. and stand unaided for up to 3 hours at a time.

Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle each shift as deemed appropriate to the BSP/ISP goals.

• General upkeep and cleanliness of the home/facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medication Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person