What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Faithful Homes?
About us
Faithful Homes is a company in Bedford, OH. We are collaborative and creative.
Our work environment includes:
- Casual work attire
- Wellness programs
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Work Location: Bedford, OH
Shift(s): Day Shift/Weekend shift
Compensation: $13.50- $15 an hour
Employment Status: Part-Time or Full-Time
Position Summary
Under direction from the House Manager, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. DSP’s provide hands-on training, assistance, and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in a manner that ensures their health, safety, and successful achievement of service objectives outlined in their Individual Service Plan (ISP).
This role requires a high level of cleanliness and strong domestic skills (such as being able to cook healthy meals, and helping purchase healthy food). Other key responsibilities include the following help with medical appointments, help implementing an exercise program, hygiene assistance, recreation, and medication monitoring.
Expectations
- Provide supervision and redirection to prevent conflict
- Provide direct care and supervision to clients during daily activities. Examples of activities include: shopping, community access, positive relationship building, physical fitness, positive recreation, conflict resolution, anger management, coping skills, maintaining a clean and healthy home environment;
- Address basic care needs of clients including but not limited to the following: medical, nutritional, hygienic, activities of daily living (ADL’s), social, recreational, personal management, transportation, meal preparations, etc.
- Perform adaptive skills training with clients which include but are not limited to the following: cooking, laundry, telephone, community awareness and access, relationships etc;
- Basic household needs include but not limited to the following: custodial, maintenance, schedules and routines, record keeping, documentation etc;
- All documentation must be completed on a daily basis before the end of your shift.
- Participate in the design and implementation of each client’s programs, collection and analysis of ongoing data, and other assigned documentation pertaining to each client
- Responsible for the health and safety of assigned client
- Follow reporting procedures regarding Unusual Report(UIs) and Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs). They must be submitted in the manner required by CCBDD/DODD after notifying the office of an incident.
- Promote community engagement and client rights
- Attend required company training and staff meetings
- Adhere to all Faithful Homes company policies, procedures, and program rules;
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Qualification
- Must pass a fingerprint background check (Child Abuse Index, Criminal Record Clearance)
- Must be 18 years of age
- Possess a valid Driver’s License
- First Aid/ CPR certification required
- Ability to work independently and display good independent judgment
- Strong time management skills, patient and detailed oriented
- Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision-making situations
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Willingness to work flexible house including nights and weekends to meet client needs
Benefits Available to Employee
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance for medical and vision and dental coverage
- Recognition and incentive programs
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to do symptom checks prior to their shift.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Medication Administration (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15