Periodic Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Amivie, LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amivie is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals in achieving personal goals through tailored support plans. You will help with daily living activities, transportation, and community integration, while maintaining documentation in the EHR and ensuring confidentiality.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to handle physical tasks. Candidates must pass background checks and a TB health screening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old; valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must complete background checks and health screening (TB).

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with goal completion as documented in the support plan.
• Provide ADL assistance (bathing, grooming, toileting, etc.).
• Safely transport individuals in company or personal vehicles.
• Accompany individuals to community activities.
• Complete documentation in the EHR timely.
• Engage with individuals in home and community.
• Uphold rights and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Follow policies and maintain professional boundaries.
• DSPs are mandated reporters for abuse/neglect.
• Administer prescribed medications after training.
• Remain alert during shifts; perform physical tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficient with technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Monday- Thursday 9:30a-2:30p

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.

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)