Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Respite Direct Support Professional (DSP) 

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you support individuals with developmental disabilities. You empower individuals to reach their full potential. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To do this job well, an individual must be able to do each key duty well. We may make reasonable accommodations to help disabled persons perform their essential functions.

· You assist individuals with daily living activities.

· You respect individual rights and confidentiality.

· You follow the Individual Service Plan. 

· You use electronic software to complete documentation. 

· You take clients to complete fun activities in the community. 

· You help clients with a clean and safe living environment.

· You use effective communication with team members and family members of individuals.

· You protect the health and safety of the individual and others.

· You attend all paid training and team meetings.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: At least a high school diploma or GED.

Experience:

· No experience necessary

· Computer Skills: Compose emails. Use various programs, including Brittco and ADP, to do job duties.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver’s License with five or fewer points.

Other Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid Certification, which we will provide.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Wholehearted gift of compassion, patience, and empathy.

Why Work with Us:

• We make a difference in our clients' lives.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Set a schedule based on your availability.
• Paid training.
• According to Indeed, our pay range is in the top 20% of this field.

“I feel extremely blessed and grateful for being given the platform and enhancing me with the necessary tools to do what I do. I couldn’t have asked for more. This’s MOTIVATION at its finest!”—Adonis Sam, current employee.

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