Periodic Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Amivie, LLC; Hampstead (NC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Amivie, LLC is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities live meaningful lives. DSPs provide direct care, support goal achievement, document care, and promote dignity and independence within home and community settings.

Qualified candidates will assist with activities of daily living, transportation, medication administration after training, and maintain HIPAA-compliant records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must successfully complete all background checks.
• Must successfully complete health screening (TB).

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with goal completion as documented in their support plan.
• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) based on needs.
• Safely transport individuals in company or personal vehicles.
• Accompany individuals to community integration activities.
• Complete all required documentation in the EHR timely.
• Engage with individuals in home and community setting.
• Uphold rights and advocate for individuals at all times.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of information.
• Adhere to company policies and core values.
• Maintain professional boundaries in interactions.
• DSPs are mandated reporters and report suspected abuse or neglect.
• Administer prescribed medications after completing training.
• Must be proficient with technology.
• Must remain awake and alert for shifts.
• Must perform physical tasks (lifting, transfers).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct care

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Medication administration

Technology proficiency

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR software

Job description

DSPs play an important part in helping the people we serve live their best lives with meaning and dignity. DSPs are representatives of Amivie and are expected to create and maintain professional, positive, and nurturing relationships with person served and established support systems. It’s important that DSPs must be comfortable and willing to be a vital part of providing individualized care to those we serve.

DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and offer opportunities to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities, mental health and/or substance abuse in the following areas; motor skills, communication skills, socialization skills, personal self-care or activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive behaviors, and the execution of planned active treatment goals, electronic documentation, medication management, feeding/meal preparation, and interaction with individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the individuals with goal completion as documented in the individualized support plan.
• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); (i.e. bathing, grooming, brushing teeth, toileting, feeding, preparing meals, etc.) based on individual needs/person centered plan.
• Safely transport Individual(s) in company or personally owned vehicles.
• Accompany the Individual(s) as needed to community integration activities.
• Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) timely.
• Actively engage with Individual(s) in their home and community
• Uphold, respect, and advocate for Individual rights at all times.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of Individual information at all times.
• Adhere to company policies and core values to foster a professional and supportive environment.
• Establish and uphold appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions, ensuring that relationships remain ethical, objective, and focused on individual and organization goals.
• DSP’s are mandated reporters and legally required to immediately report any suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Administer prescribed medication(s) upon completion of training.
• Must be proficient with technology.
• Must remain awake and alert for the duration of all shifts.
• Must be able to perform physical demands of the position (i.e. lifting, transfers).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must successfully complete all background checks
• Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening)
  • (may vary based on State/Programing requirements)