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Direct Support Professional at Assisted Independence
Westfield, Indiana, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Direct Support, AAC Device Communication, Facilitated Communication, Self-care Assistance, ADL Support, Documentation, Incident Reporting, Behavior Support, Medication Administration, Community Participation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Description The nature of the job of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to provide 1:1 care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities at home and in the community. This is a part-time position, supporting an individual for about 3 hours per week on Saturdays. Experience with AAC device communication, specifically letterboarding/spelling 2 communicate/facilitated communication preferred, but a willingness to learn is okay too :) Requirements All DSPs will assist individuals supported with one or more of the following: self-care, self-direction, expressive or receptive language, ambulation or mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), learning, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, physical activity, or community participation. All DSPs will document work records via AccelTrax with mandatory clocking in and out using Electronic Visit Verification if applicable. Work records will include a narrative note for each shift with what was done to assist the individual, the individual's whereabouts, and the duration of the activities. Progress notes will also include and option to select goals worked on. All DSPs will be trained on the Indiana Home and Community Support Professional standards with additional training as needed on Behavior Support Plans, Risk Plans, or Medication Administration. All DSPs will be trained on and expected to complete Incident Reporting as needed.
Responsibilities
The Direct Support Professional provides 1:1 care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in their homes and the community. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, documenting work records, and ensuring the individual's safety and goal progress.