DSP

Shift 2 ETH/HTH 40 hr./week (but will work at all houses rotating if needed) Sunday: 4:00 pm -12:00 am at ETH Monday: Off Tuesday: Off Wednesday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm at HTH Thursday: 3: pm - 11:00 pm at HTH Friday: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm at HTH Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at HTH

Shift 3 Full-time 40hr./week Rotating shifts at ETH, OZH, ORH, HTH, and PCDS

Shift 4 Part-time 20 hr./week Rotating shifts at ETH, OZH, ORH, HTH, and PCDS

DSP FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

DSP Experience & Credential Requirements

Must be an authorized Direct Support Person within 120 days of hire; Able to pass a reading test - reading at an eighth-grade level/or higher.

DSP Special Requirements

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs unassisted; Should be able to lift 195lbs with peer assistance or mechanical (Hoyer lift); at least 21 years of age; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks; maintain CPR & First Aid Certification; maintain and provide proof of a valid driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance.

DSP Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of local health and human services resources; Skilled in the understanding and delivery of habilitation services to adults with developmental disabilities; Knowledge of local health and human services resources; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Basic computer skills.

DSP job duties include, but are not limited to

• Ensures that the human rights of clients served are upheld in accordance with state and federal rules.
• Prevents, recognizes, and intervenes in accordance with OIG Abuse/Neglect Rule 50 and health, safety, and infection control procedures to ensure clients are kept safe and secure.
• Communicates and interacts with clients and peers in an effective, ethical and professional manner.
• Understands and actively participates in the service plan implementation as assigned by the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional – QIDP.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living, personal care and hygiene, mobility, medication administration, and dietary needs.
• Understands and administers first aid, CPR, and monitors/reports vitals as required and communicates the health status of clients to the Registered Nurse.
• Effectively intervenes and participates in behavior intervention program as written per client, as applicable.
• Completes all required forms and documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates active involvement in team/program meetings, supervision, and agency/community events and activities as assigned.
• Ability to screen, assess and provide interventions for clients that are exhibiting symptoms of trauma.

• DSP Benefit Package
• Professional & upward mobility opportunities
• A family-oriented atmosphere
• Health, vision and dental insurance option available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Dental, vision and health available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment
• Up to $50,000 life insurance policy
• Travel reimbursement
• Up to 368 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours of personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
• Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary!

Salary Range

$17.88 - $21.30 per hour (pay is based on completion of DSP certification) *This is a bargaining unit position

Questions? visit myarrowleaf.org/employment [https://myarrowleaf.org/employment/] or call 618-658-3079 to learn more!

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