Direct Support Professional DSP

About Us:

The mission of Our House Inc. is to provide healthy stimulating and inclusive environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community residences employment services innovative day programs social opportunities and related support services designed to help them achieve their full potential for living meaningful and productive lives.

Description:

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with activities of daily living community inclusion and in learning independent living skills in group homes or apartments.

Job Type

FullTime and Parttime shifts available.

Current Shifts Available:

Part Time Weekend: FridaySunday 3PM11PM

Full Time Weekend Awake Overnight/Mixed Schedule: FridaySaturday 11PM7AM & Sunday 3PM11PM &Monday 11PM9AM

Qualifications:

A valid drivers license with a good driving record

Own transportation to and from work and between work sites

Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent

Must be 18

Must be able to attend and pass and maintain agency provided (Paid) trainings

Demonstrated ability to enter notes for services and billing in an electronic health records system

Intermediate to advance proficiency in Microsoft Office

Must be able to provide Professional References during the Application Process

Support learning and gaining independent living skill in areas such as but not limited to nutrition hygiene money management and social skills

Assist with personal care including hygiene and medical needs

Ensure residents safety and wellbeing

Administer and document medications

Transport residents to appointments and activities

Assist residents with integrating into the community by participating in activities such as bowling leagues volunteer opportunities aligned with their interests and attending fairs or other seasonal leisure outings.

Lift/Force Requirement Weight Constant 10 lbs Frequent 25 lbs Occasional 50 lbs

Demonstrate empathy and respect towards residents

Participate in staff meetings and training

Advocate for residents rights and needs

Maintain accurate documentation

While on shift must be comfortable driving agency vehicles for community activities and transportation to medical & planned appointments.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Must ensure safety

Physical ability to assist residents with mobility and personal care

Good judgment and problemsolving skills

Able to work and think independently

Disclosure:

Although Our House Inc. has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position Our House Inc. reserves the right to change the same including to change add to or subtract from the duties outlined within the sole discretion of Our House Inc. at any time with or without advance notice. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties including essential duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains atwill. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Our House Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact us at