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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 sufficient 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.
• Works with individuals to teach them new life skills.
• Works in partnership with individuals to promote their health and safety.
• 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 a motor vehicle.
• Performs other healthcare-related tasks as needed.
• Ensures all required documentation is completed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Administers bedside or personal care as needed.
• 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.
• Communicates in a respectful manner with all people.
• Complies fully with confidentiality policies.
• Meets all safety training requirements and adheres to all safety policies.
• Meets all job requirements for participating in or delivering training.
• Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a 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.
• Must be efficient, well organized, and have 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

• FREE provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities.