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1. Direct Support Professional (DSP)- All locations

 Job Description:

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for day-to-day care of our clients, ensuring the ISP is followed. Helps clients integrate into the community, and assists with production work inside the workshop environment. Transports clients to and from workshop using company vehicles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Ensures the health, safety, and security of program participants by adhering to all related policies and procedures 

· Provides supervision to program participants in an adult workshop, or other day habilitation or community setting according to board policies/procedures and individualized service plans

· Assists program participants with personal care needs in areas of function such as eating, drinking, using the toilet, positioning, walking, using a wheelchair, transferring and other assessed needs 

· Implements behavior support plans with emphasis on positive and proactive measures

· Maintains accurate and complete production, attendance, incident repot, behavioral and individual plan documentation

· Maintains quality control standards as set forth by the production supervisor on all piece work or other production 

· Works cooperatively with other adult services employees to develop and implement individual service plans 

· Transports clients to and from company locations and community events using company vehicles

· Ensures and maintains harmonious and effective relationship with other employees, program participants, parent/guardians, and state and local community service agencies 

· May be required to restrain individuals who present risk of harm to self or others 

· Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS and CHARACTERISTICS

· High School Diploma or GED

· Warm, caring demeanor

· Must be able to adapt to changes

· Reliable punctuality and attendance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, stretch, bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to push clients in wheelchairs if necessary. May be required to physically restrain client if behavior is a danger to themselves or others. Must be able to occasionally use computer. Eyesight capabilities must be sufficient to perform these functions. Hearing must be adequate to perform these functions. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Must possess valid drivers license

· Must pass criminal background check

· Must pass pre-employment drug screen

· Must pass pre-employment physical exam

· Must obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED Certificates 

· Complete all DODD training requirements