Direct Support Professional

Hours:
Routinely works Monday through Friday 7:30a-2:30p or 8:30a-3:30p (hours may vary based upon the needs of our members).

Job Summary:
The Direct Service Provider (DSP) plays a crucial role in fostering a vibrant community where our members can live life well and make a difference in the lives of others! As a day-service DSP, you get to share in the lives of wonderfully made individuals and support them with their unique needs to promote their overall well-being and quality of life.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Include but Are not Limited to:
- Be a positive, attentive, understanding and caring presence in the lives of our members.
-Ensure the rights and dignity of individuals are respected at all times.
-Provide direct care and assistance with daily living activities while promoting skill acquisition and independence. This includes personal hygiene, mealtime/feeding, diet/food preparation, ambulation, positioning, lifts and transfers, social skills, positive behavioral strategies, and community safety.
-Facilitate our members’ meaningful participation in various activities of their choosing, including: fitness, recreation, art, cooking, music, education and service projects.
-Support individuals in exploring and engaging with their own community through a variety of venues, events and outings.
-Drive vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from the Day Club (pick-ups and drop-offs) and to off-site activities during the program while adhering to all safety requirements related to the use and maintenance of vehicles.
-Follow organizational procedures for MUI/UI incident reporting and service documentation.
-Implement best-practices and universal precautions to ensure the safety and health of our members.
-Provide timely feedback about an individual’s changes, progress, health and needs.
-Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and families on a daily basis.
-Be flexible and proactive in all aspects of the role.
-Be a team-player and contribute to a positive team culture.
-Adhere to Tru Community’s employee code of conduct and embody our core values.
-Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of the agency.
-Complete all job duties as instructed with integrity, honesty and excellence.
-Performs other related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
-At least eighteen (18) years of age
-Must possess a valid driver’s license/photo ID, reliable transportation, and a driving record that will enable t-the employee to be insured
-Must provide proof of Highschool Diploma or equivalent
-Must pass the BCI/FBI background check, database checks, and drug screening
-Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks
-Ability to complete CPR/First Aid/AED training
-Ability to complete DSP training and Tru Community agency training
-Acknowledgement of Employee Handbook and Policies
-Dependable and reliable attendance record
-Ability to communicate and build rapport with individuals, families and coworkers while maintaining the highest level of respect and service
-Ability to deal with pressure, problems, interruptions, changes and difficult situations while staying calm and maintaining perspective
-Teachable, adapatable and willing to try new approaches
-Ability to lift 50 pounds and traverse in a variety of environments
-Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
-Ability to participate in all in-service trainings and a minimum of 8 hours of annual continuing education
-Genuine love and respect at all times for our wonderfully-made members!