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Residential Direct Support Professional
Job Location:
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Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides individualized support care and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities. This position is responsible for assisting individuals in achieving their personal goals promoting independence and ensuring health safety and overall well-being in home community and program settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on support to individuals with daily living skills including personal care meal preparation medication administration and transportation.
- Support individuals in participating in community activities recreational outings employment and skill-building programs.
- Implement individualized service plans and behavioral support strategies as directed.
- Promote dignity respect and choice in all interactions.
- Maintain a clean safe and supportive environment in compliance with agency standards and regulatory requirements.
- Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner (e.g. progress notes incident reports medication logs).
- Assist with medical appointments therapy sessions and other personal needs as necessary.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow all safety procedures and protocols.
- Communicate effectively with individuals families team members and supervisors.
- Attend all required trainings meetings and professional development sessions
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience in direct care human services or related field preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid drivers license with less than 6 points.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in residential homes community settings or day program environments.
- May involve working evenings weekends holidays and overnight shifts.
- Requires the ability to perform physical tasks and respond to emergencies.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift push or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to implement behavior support procedures.
Additional Information: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
The Blick Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable feral state and local fair employment practice laws.
The Blick Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable feral state and local fair employment practice laws.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
For over 50 years, The Blick Center has been providing compassionate care to individuals with developmental, behavioral, physical, and mental health conditions.
