DT Direct Support Professional (DSP) Alternate Day Program

DT Direct Support Professional (DSP) General Function: Ensure the completion of the strategy outcomes listed in each Individuals personal plan. Collect data on the Individuals on a timely basis as required. Document the Individuals tracking sheets as required. Provide supervision and oversight of the physical and mental well-being of the Individuals.

Provide an abuse/neglect free environment for all Individual's served. Support the agency's Vision, Mission and Core Values. Reports To: DT Administrator DT Direct Support Professional (DSP) Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assist Individuals with activities of daily living (eating, drinking, hygiene, dressing, etc.) as necessary to ensure proper care.
2. Implement strategy outcomes for all Individuals.
3. Document Individuals' strategy outcomes and issues.
4. Provide input and feedback to the DT Administrator and the Interdisciplinary Team on matters concerning Individuals.
5. Incorporate repositioning, toileting, and self-care into the daily routine.
6. Request materials necessary for the completion of Individual's strategy outcomes.
7. Engage Individuals in activities at all times.
8. Assist in transition duties, which include but are not limited to, driving vans during AM and PM transition according to schedules. Ensuring individuals and equipment are secure for a safe transport. Assist Individuals into the buildings and homes.
9. Participate in evacuation and emergency response procedures to ensure the safety of the Individuals served.
10. Attend all in-services, training sessions and department meetings as required.
11. Be knowledgeable and thoroughly adhere to and implement all policies and procedures.
12. Ensure the rights and confidentiality of the Individuals served are protected at all times.
13. Other duties as assigned by the DT Administrator or Executive Director Educational Requirements: High School diploma or GED DT Direct Support Professional (DSP) Requirements: No disqualifying criminal history Certified Direct Support Professional (DSP) Medication Administration Personnel or the ability to become an administrator of medication Twenty One years of age or older Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to maintain a good driving record Ability to lift 50 lbs. Tools and Equipment Used: Van, automobile, copier, telephone, fax, and computer Physical Demands and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hand or finger to handle or operate and to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands or arms and run. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in the Developmental Training building, and occasionally in vehicles, meeting rooms both in the building and at other Agency sites. Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. IND123