Direct Support Professional at Assurance Care Systems

The following is a summary of the role and responsibilities of a DSP this role includes but are not limited to the following: Be a personal companion to clients and act as a supportive friend serving their needs and working to build their independence Encourage and foster individuals’ preferred hobbies and interests Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance Create daily schedules and plans for clients Help set individual goals and track client progress, noting any drastic changes; report findings to superiors Make phone calls and drive clients to appointments, meetings, events, etc. Encourage individual skill development and work towards community integration Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community Follow all health and safety protocol Take vitals, height and weight Help clean and tidy home for the individuals Attend continuing education courses, training and get further certified as the job requires Be a compassionate, patient and encouraging support professional at all times Ensure individual takes medication properly and when scheduled Write documentation about the supports you provided during your shift DSP Team Leader All the responsibilities of a DSP in addition to the following Responsible for modeling and ensuring DSP’s provide high-quality service provision while on shift providing on site correction as needed and provides supervisor with feedback/observations. Provides supervision to staff in absence of supervisor. Oversee staff activities Provide staff training and monitoring Monitor individual program plans and maintaining compliance standards with the Department of DODD and other affiliated agencies. Effective networking with county board, nursing, guardians and other applicable agencies. Provide on call support to your team. Keep track and monitor individual funds, receipts and ledgers Maintain med refills Maintain house needs (i.e. grocery, trash bags, cleaning supplies etc.) Delegate to staff to ensure that meds and or house needs are maintained Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person