Direct Support Professional; DSP -Suwanee

Overview

Direct Support Professional (DSP) — Job Summary
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) need people in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on completing tasks that most people take for granted. Professionals who provide this help and training are known as direct support professionals (DSPs).

• Report any instances of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• Assist clients with activities (i.e.: personal hygiene, eating, meal preparation, dressing, toileting, needed, exercise and ambulation)
• Maintain current/accurate charting
• Facilitate resident's inclusion in the community's experiences and activities
• Assist with ambulation and transfers using proper techniques and equipment as needed
• Assist with personal care tasks (i.e.: personal hygiene, grooming, feeding)
• Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures residents' needs, self-expression and goals; ensure client safety and maintain a safe environment
• Encourage self-help activities
• Report changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Accompanying client to scheduled appointments
• Transporting clients or running errands for clients
• Assist individuals with behavior plan
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality for scheduled shift
• Maintain knowledge of residents' requirements
• Comply with facility's policies and procedures
• Advancing residents' decision-making, productivity and participation in a range of activities; promoting independence in daily activities, such as work, learning and leisure
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions
• Maintain daily documentation record for each assigned client (tracking sheets, Learning Logs, etc.)

• High school degree/GED required

• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's license and have operated a vehicle for three (3) years. Own reliable vehicle and good driving record
• Pass a Criminal Background Check
• Must maintain at least liability vehicle insurance coverage
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work in a group home and a home-setting
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company

• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for long periods of time