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Direct Support Professional, DSP
Envision Labs. Provide direct, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential CILA setting .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including crisis management, personal care assistance, and compliance with safety and training protocols. Proficient in maintaining professional boundaries and responding effectively to behavioral and medical emergencies.
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) ExperienceCPR and First Aid CertificationSafety Care TrainingOIG-Abuse/Neglect TrainingHealthcare Workforce Registry Registration
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Hard Skills
Crisis PreventionDe-Escalation ProceduresMedication SupervisionMeal PreparationHousekeeping DutiesBehavioral Emergency ResponsePersonal Grooming AssistanceTransportation SupportDaily Schedule PlanningPhysical Assistance
Soft Skills
Professional BehaviorCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionEmpathy
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSafety Care TrainingOIG-Abuse/Neglect TrainingDefensive Driving Training
Industry Keywords
Developmental DisabilitiesCILA SettingHealthcare ComplianceBehavioral ManagementPersonal Care Assistance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide direct, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential CILA setting
- Monitor and assist residents with personal grooming and appearance
- Transport and accompany residents to appointments, services, and day program sites
- Supervise and assist residents with medication according to program guidelines
- Help residents prepare daily schedules, household chores, social activities, meetings, and appointments
- Perform housekeeping duties including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and mopping
- Monitor and assist with bedroom maintenance
- Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies using approved health, safety, aggression management, First Aid, CPR, crisis prevention, and de-escalation procedures
- Plan menus and assist with meal preparation
- Maintain calm, professional behavior and appropriate boundaries during hostile or verbally aggressive behavior
- Perform other responsibilities required to meet program requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma/GED (required proof)
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- DSP experience preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Must complete CPR and First Aid Certification by the assigned date and renew before expiration
- Must complete Safety Care Training by the first day of employment and renew annually
- Must complete OIG-Abuse/Neglect Training by the first day of employment and renew annually
- Must become an Authorized Direct Support Professional (ADSP) within 150 days of hire
- Must complete OJT Packet within 120 days of hire when DSP certification is needed
- Must be registered on the Healthcare Workforce Registry as a DD Aide within 120 days of hire
- Must complete Defensive Driving Training within one week of hire
- Must comply with Vehicle Use, Seat Belt and Transportation Safety Policy
- Must complete Rule 50/Abuse and Neglect and Program Personnel Compliance trainings by the first day of work
- Must complete applicable 40-hour DSP Training Courses within two weeks of receipt
- Must complete annual trainings, including HIPAA, bloodborne pathogens, defensive driving, harassment prevention, and abuse and neglect
- Ability to perform standing, walking, sitting, seeing, hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity requirements
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and transferring individuals
- Ability to respond to behavioral or medical emergencies using approved procedures
Benefits
Comp & perks- $1000 sign-on bonus (details apply)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical coverage: HMO, PPO
- Dental and vision insurance options
- Company-paid life and LTD insurance
- Voluntary plans: pet insurance, AD&D, life, critical illness, short-term disability
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days
- 403B plan
- In-house training and CEUs
- Employee Assistance Network
- Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
- Opportunity for career growth and development