Direct Support Professional

Description

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Behavioral Health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with each resident's support agencies, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in order to reside safely in the community. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

• Provide supervision of individuals to ensure safety with daily living tasks.
• Complete required documentation
• Administer Medication
• Provide transportation to consumers for appointments, outings, etc...
• Support residents in activities of daily living, meal prep, hygiene, as appropriate.
• Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
• Maintaining upkeep of the residence to include daily cleaning.
• Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor's degree is preferred
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
• Valid driver's license
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.