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About the Role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works alongside individuals to help them achieve their Personal Outcomes by developing daily living, professional, and decision-making skills, while supporting their overall health and safety. This role requires English proficiency for training, communication with care teams, documentation, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals to help them identify and realize their personal life goals.
• Advocates with individuals in a variety of situations.
• Teaches individuals new life skills.
• Promotes the health and safety of individuals.
• Assists individuals to overcome barriers and challenges to establishing and maintaining relationships and social roles.
• Works with individuals and the interdisciplinary team to develop service plans.
• Provides positive behavior support as necessary.
• Prevents, recognizes, and reports abuse toward individuals.
• Accurately documents service provision, daily notes, and other required information.
• Promotes and supports community involvement for individuals.
• Transports clients to locations outside the home using an agency vehicle.
• Performs other healthcare-related tasks as needed.
• Ensures all required documentation is completed and processed appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Administers bedside or personal care as needed (OPWDD Only).
• Assists with personal care and hygiene.
• Cares for individuals during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
• Plans, shops for, or prepares nutritious meals or assists individuals in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
• Supports individuals in achieving employment-related service plan goals through instruction in transferable soft skills.
• Evaluates progress and identifies barriers for program participants.
• Performs community outreach to identify viable volunteer opportunities.
• Assists with resume development, interview preparation, travel training, hygiene education, and other areas to prepare individuals for employment.
• Communicates with other members of the employment team on behalf of participants.
• Collaborates with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure person-centered services.
• Communicates in a respectful manner with all people.
• Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies.
• Meets all safety training requirements and adheres to safety policies.
• Meets all job requirements for participating in or delivering training.
• Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfy criteria to be a driver for the agency.
• Loss of driving privileges may result in change of work location, shift, weekly hours, or termination of employment.

Skills

• Functional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Proficient computer skills preferred.
• Proficient writing skills with grasp of basic grammar and spelling.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs.
• Efficient, well organized, and excellent communication skills.

Location

• In-person

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experience performing related job duties preferred

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent

About the Company

• Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury.
• It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.
• FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

Equal Opportunity

• FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.
• In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability.