The Direct Support Professional is expected to be able to assist consumers with a variety of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional is expected to maintain a caring, compassionate, professional and confidential relationship with the consumer at all times. The Direct Support Professional is expected to protect the consumers rights at all times. The Direct Support Professional is expected to be able to work a flexible work schedule that may need to be adjusted to the consumers needs and activities without notice. The Direct Support Professional is expected to implement and to have a thorough knowledge of the consumers (ISP) Individual Service Plan.

 

Direct Support Professional job duties:

• Assists consumer with grooming and personal hygiene

• Assists consumer with meal preparation

• Assists consumer with shopping

• Assists consumer with housekeeping and household chores

• Assists consumer with doing laundry

• Assists consumer with taking medications

• Assists consumer with medical appointments

• Assists consumer with personal finances, bill paying and account management

• Assists consumer with recreational activities

• Assists consumer with maintaining their benefits

• Must have the physical ability to lift the consumer when needed 

• Must be able to provide transportation for the consumer at all times

• Must conduct monthly safety checks at the consumers home

• Must follow the consumers (ISP) Individual Service Plan

• Must be certified in CPR/First-Aid & Delegated Nursing prior to working with consumers

• Must be knowledgeable of how to report MUI/UI incidents  

• Must be patient with consumers when they are having behavioral issues

• Must complete daily, weekly and monthly documentation accurately & on time

• Must attend all mandatory company meetings & trainings

• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license

• Must have a High School diploma or GED

• Must be at least 18

• Must have proof of automobile insurance

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be able to pass background checks

• Must pass the drug test

• Must be respectful to consumers, co-workers and management at all times

• Must be able to work with staff and management as a TEAM...