Direct Support Professional
Direct Support Professional Job Description
Position Overview: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will work as part a team to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Springfield area. At Rise & Shine, DSPs support clients with living meaningful and rewarding lives. This includes assisting with daily living activities, administering medication and advocacy.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly
Reports to: Program Manager
Essential Job Functions
- Support clients with daily living activities, such as personal care and health management, communication, achieving personal and educational goals, meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, basic home maintenance and safety, home management, financial management, community involvement, developing meaningful connections, and decision making.
- Transporting individuals in company vehicles or on public transit.
- Advocate for the rights of the people we support.
- Assist with creating Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs).
- Administer medication to clients requiring such support
- Documentation in Therap and record keeping as required
- Report suspected neglect or abuse per the OAR requirements.
- Attend all team meetings and training as required.
- Train and welcome new staff into the homes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience as a DSP or CNA (preferred, not required)
- Experience using Therap (preferred, not required)
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License and be insurable by company provider.
- Must pass Oregon criminal background screening.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., bend and/or squat
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs
- Must be able to perform job with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Language required - Spanish or English
- 6 months minimum of caregiving or customer service
- Therap training - or ability to obtain
- CPR training - or ability to obtain
The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed. At no time, should the above be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required to do set tasks. This job description does not imply or constitute as a contract for employment.