Employment Opportunities
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direct support professional
what's a direct support professional (dsp)?
The National Association for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) says:
"Direct Support Professionals assist people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in realizing their full potential and becoming valued and participating members of their communities. Their work is complex and goes well beyond caregiving, requiring skills including independent problem solving, decision making, behavioral assessment and prevention, medication administration, health and allied health treatment, teaching new skills, crisis prevention and intervention and more. The job duties of a DSP may resemble those of teachers, nurses, social workers, counselors, physical or occupational therapists, dieticians, chauffeurs, personal trainers, and others. Their work requires strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with the people they support and their families. DSPs may work in family or individual homes, intermediate care facilities, residential group homes, community job sites, vocational and day programs, and other locations. Their work is determined by the unique needs and preferences of the individuals they support and they are held to high ethical and professional standards."
job description
minimum requirements
- High School Diploma
- 21 years or older
- Valid Colorado Driver's License
- Successfully pass background screenings
- No disqualifying events on Driving Record
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including 2 1/2 day shifts (includes overnights), holidays, and during inclement weather
physical/ cognitive requirements
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate by speaking and hearing in English.
- Must be able to perform basic math, including multiplication, division, and fractions.
- Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, grasp, walk, climb, step, push, pull, and lift up to 75lbs frequently throughout each shift (and other physically demanding tasks)
- Must be able to multitask and have a keen ability to handle stress well.
- Must be comfortable working independently.
job duties
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is highly dependable and detail oriented. The DSP supports adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in their home with a variety of tasks in accordance with the mission of C.A.R.E., Inc.
Job duties include:
- Assistance and completion of Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)
- Transportation in agency vehicle to day program, appointments, shopping, and other activities as desired
- Administration of medications and treatments as ordered by the physician
- Preparing and serving balanced meals by following provided menu, and assistance with feeding if needed
- Follow all health and safety protocols
- Proper documentation and communicating all health and safety concerns to supervisor
- Keep a safe, sanitary, and organized home environment
- Schedule, communicate, and accompany to doctor's appointments, and ensure follow-up is completed as ordered
- Complete ongoing in-service training as required
- Attend all house meetings and scheduled trainings
- Implement programs as specified in each person's Individualized Plan (IP)
- Other duties as assigned.