Healthcare Direct Support Professional DSP at Boston Services

Job Description: Job Title: Direct Support Professional - DSPNote: Suppliers need to communicate the following to prepare their associates in the event they are hired on - All temps upon hire should expect to be set up to complete the RHD required Cornerstone Trainings on their first day. Hiring Managers will provide detailed instructions upon hire.Position Summary:The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist as necessary to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed. Essential Duties and FunctionsDirect Care: Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with their Person-Centered Support Plan Administer Medication as needed Provide transportation to consumers Support consumers in activities of daily living such as meal prep toileting personal hygiene as appropriate Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments social security access etc.Administrative: Complete required documentation in a timely manner All other duties as assigned by supervisorQualifications: High School diploma or GED is required associates or bachelor s degree is preferred Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Prior experience in the human services field preferred. Valid driver s license Subject to employment screenings including FBI clearance. if applicable.Additional Sills: Skills: Category Name Required Importance Experience Adaptive equipment i.e. walker wheelchair etc Adaptive Equipment i.e. walker wheelchair etc. No 1 Behaviorally Involved Nonverbal Individuals (ASL not needed) No 1 Key Skills Children Activity,Acquisition,Data Entry,Commissioning,Administration Office,Arbitration Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1