Direct Support Professional - Residential, 3rd shift, part-time (16 hours per week)

Ucsvt; Vermont Ventures (VT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ucsvt in Vermont is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential to provide direct service to individuals, implement Individual Support Agreements (ISAs), and participate in day-to-day activities of residents.

You will collaborate with the Group Home team, perform medication administration as assigned, support independent living skills, and assist with housekeeping, budgeting, cooking, and community outings while ensuring compliant service delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Typing skills, Windows skills, typing and navigating, and e-mail usage.

Responsibilities

• Implement ISAs and support residents in daily routines.
• Administer medications as assigned and communicate with nursing staff.
• Foster independence and community participation for residents.
• Accurately enter data, progress notes, and summaries.
• Perform housekeeping, shopping, cooking, and vehicle upkeep.

Skills

Direct care

Medication administration

ISA implementation

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Windows

Email

Job description

Description

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Group Home Manager, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential provides direct service to individuals, implements Individual Support Agreements (ISAs), and participates in the day-to-day activities of the residents.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.0 DIRECT SERVICE:

Consistently implements each individual's ISA while fostering independence and maximum growth. Participates in all daily routines including, but not limited to, self-care, money management, dining, problem solving, interpersonal, leisure time, independent living, and community outings. Performs medication administration, as assigned. Serves as an advocate for individual clients. Ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures while implementing plans of service. Communication with nursing staff as appropriate. Ensure medication accuracy.

2.0 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:

Functions as a member of the Group Home team. Attends meetings as scheduled. Implements ISAs as written. Assists in the development of each individual’s ISA. Completes required training as assigned.

3.0 RECORD KEEPING:

Accurately enters data, progress notes, monthly summaries, and any/all information related to the operation of the group home as necessary.

4.0 HOUSEKEEPING:

Performs general housekeeping activities and cleaning duties as assigned. Delivers consistent approach to ongoing household management, i.e., housekeeping, grocery shopping, cooking, ordering supplies, maintenance, and vehicle upkeep. Report any issues with the operation/function of the group home to the Group Home Manager, or DSP Level II in Manager’s absence.

* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Typing skills, Windows skills, typing and navigating, and e-mail usage.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Valid Driver’s License