Direct Support Professional

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the Life Plan/Individual Program Plan, which deal with day-to-day and independent living skills, are implemented. Acting as a support and providing therapeutic partnering, the DSP is charged with following the Life Plan/Individual Program Plan and the fundamental responsibility of the Individuals health and safety. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Responsible for day by day care of the Individuals in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation. - Develop, supervise and run activity sessions. - Accompany Individual on trips and outings and supervise activities. - May be required, to perform SCIP in the event its necessary Employees are required to attend appropriate SCIP training prior to performing such a restraint. - Drive the Individuals to medical, social or other necessary appointments. - Accompany Individual on medical appointments as a liaison of the interdisciplinary team, working close...