Job detail

Periodic Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Based Care

#HIPAA #Transportation #Mental Health #Background Checks #Intellectual Disabilities #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #EHR #ADLs #Mandated Reporter #Medication Management #Activities Of Daily Living

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months agoCloses Mar 17

Location

Greensboro, North Carolina

Quick overview

DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and opportunities for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, focusing on areas like motor skills, communication, ADLs, and executing active treatment goals. Responsibilities also include electronic documentation, medication management, meal preparation, and engaging with individuals in their home and community.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old, along with holding a valid driver's license and having reliable transportation. Successful completion of background checks and health screenings, along with proficiency in technology and the ability to meet physical demands, are also mandatory.

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Job description

Overview

DSPs play an important part in helping the people we serve live their best lives with meaning and dignity. DSPs are representatives of Amivie and are expected to create and maintain professional, positive, and nurturing relationships with person served and established support systems. It’s important that DSPs must be comfortable and willing to be a vital part of providing individualized care to those we serve. DSPs provide direct care, skill building support, and offer opportunities to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities, mental health and/or substance abuse in the following areas; motor skills, communication skills, socialization skills, personal self-care or activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive behaviors, and the execution of planned active treatment goals, electronic documentation, medication management, feeding/meal preparation, and interaction with individuals .

Responsibilities

Assist the individuals with goal completion as documented in the individualized support plan.
Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); (i.e. bathing, grooming, brushing teeth, toileting, feeding, preparing meals, etc.) based on individual needs/person centered plan.
Safely transport Individual(s) in company or personally owned vehicles.
Accompany the Individual(s) as needed to community integration activities.
Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) timely.
Actively engage with Individual(s) in their home and community Uphold, respect, and advocate for Individual rights at all times.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of Individual information at all times.
Adhere to company policies and core values to foster a professional and supportive environment.
Establish and uphold appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions, ensuring that relationships remain ethical, objective, and focused on individual and organization goals.
DSP’s are mandated reporters and legally required to immediately report any suspicion of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Administer prescribed medication(s) upon completion of training.
Must be proficient with technology.
Must remain awake and alert for the duration of all shifts.
Must be able to perform physical demands of the position (i.e. lifting, transfers).
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma) Must be at least 18 years old Valid driver’s license in good standing Must have reliable transportation Must successfully complete all background checks Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening) (may vary based on State/Programing requirements)