Direct Support Professional (Dsp)

Company Overview:

The mission of Chesterwye Center is to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities toward personal independence and choice.

Chesterwye Center is currently accepting resumes for Full-Time & Part Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).

Schedule: Full and Part-Time available

• Weekend - Saturday & Sunday (9:00 am to 9:00 pm)
• Awake Overnight - (Thursday & Friday night - 11:00 pm to 9:00 am and Saturday night - 9:00 pm - 9:00 am)
• Evening (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm), Monday through Friday

Great benefits including Paid Training and New Employee Referral Incentive.

Up to $19.50/HOUR

Position Overview:

• The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a critical role in ensuring the people we support participate in a safe, healthy, clean, supportive, respectful and meaningful environment.
• The DSP is responsible for assuring the toileting, hygiene, eating and nursing care plan, behavior plan and a person-centered plan is implemented as identified.
• The DSP responsibilities also include: assuring timely documentation and communication with other residential/day program occurs at the change of shift.

DSP Responsibilities:

• Assure applicable supports are provided for each person Chesterwye supports;
• Participate in person-centered planning activities;
• Assist each individual in meeting the outcomes identified in the approved planning documents;
• Encourage and assist with individual choice and exploration of means to improve long-term health status;
• Introduce and enhance community resources and membership;
• As appropriate, use assistive technology to assist the person in gaining greater knowledge and skills as a means to enhance communication, personal independence, work productivity, etc;
• Provide personal care (including toileting and showering) as appropriate, for ALL people supported, not only the people to whom ‘assigned' for the shift;
• Work respectfully and cooperatively together as a unified team member in a professional manner with other day and residential staff, families, community members;
• Assure electronic documentation, and verbal shift reports, are completed accurately and timely before the end of each shift;
• Identify, verbally report, complete and submit written information on any and ALL instances of potential abuse, neglect, mistreatment and/or rights allegation or concerns;
• Maintain confidentiality of people and programs at Chesterwye;
• Assure compliance with all Chesterwye policies and procedures and licensing regulations;

DSP Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license with one year’s experience with less than two (2) points.

Other skills preferred:

• A minimum of one year’s experience providing supports to people with developmental disabilities with dignity and respect in community settings, preferred.
• Experience working in a day setting for people with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
• Experience and knowledge in a wide array of community activities and connections.
• Must take and maintain Driver Safety certification to be able to drive a company vehicle.
• Must successfully pass all pre-employment screenings.
• Must successfully complete all DDA and agency required trainings within 90 days of employment, and maintain timely applicable certification.
• Must successfully complete MTTP training to be med-certified with 90 days of employment and be approved as a CMT by the delegating nurse.
• Must successfully complete refresher trainings within the identified timeframes.

Benefits:

• Up to $19.50/hour
• Paid Training (First Aid/CPR, Certified Medication Technician, etc.)
• New Employee Referral Incentive
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• AFLAC

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Direct Support Professional: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person