Direct Support Professional

Title: Direct Support Professional Classification: Non-Exempt Status: Full Time, Part Time, or Itinerant Department: Program Services Reports to: House manager, Assistant Program Manager, or Program Manager  The Primary Responsibility of the Direct Support Professional is to create and preserve a culture of excellence, compassion and integrity in the delivery of services to our individuals. The DSP is responsible for ensuring comfort, safety, and general supervision of individuals in both the home and in the community as well as home management services. The DSP will ensure compliance to all applicable regulations and requirements and provide opportunities and support for our individuals to build and develop a sense of belonging in the community through active inclusion, and to build interest and develop skills.  Job responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Representing the Mission, Vision and Values of AMA Support Services through action and presentationCreating a culture of high professional and ethical standard, where dignity, respect, inclusion, integrity and compassion are the standardCreate a structured and nurturing environment that responds to and meets the needs and preferences of the individual(s) that you serveEnsure the health, safety, and personal development of participants while in the home and communityProvide the encouragement, assistance and support that is needed for all activities of daily living (ADLs), including cleaning, cooking, laundry, and medication administrationProvide assistance and support for all personal care and hygiene, including bathing, grooming and toiletingProvide services, supports and supervision to the individuals in accordance with the individuals service planEnsure compliance to all applicable regulations and requirements at all timesEnsure that Community Participation Services are delivered as prescribed in the participants Individual Support Plan (ISP)Develop a positive working relationship with the individuals support teamEnsure that all service records and company documentation is complete, thorough, accurate and compliant to all applicable regulations and requirements

Facilitate, assist and support the relationships between individual in service and those who are important to them, both personally and professional, through positive communication, cooperation and collaborationPromote safety and respond to any incidents that may occur in line with regulations and requirementsCreate weekly schedules for each participant and oversees implementation to maximize individuals’ time in the communityTransports and accompanies participants to and from appointments and activitiesManage individual and company finances, including making and recording transactions in according to policy, procedure and regulation and operating within a budgetOther duties may be assignedValues: Positive and enthusiastic attitudeIntegrity and honestyCompassionate and RespectfulInitiative and Work EthicProblem solving, thinking and decision makingLoyaltyRequired Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent) Work experience as a caregiver (professional or personal) preferredRequired Skills and Experience:  Valid Driver’s license

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with othersProficient technology skills: use of smart phone, laptops, web-based database navigation, data entryWorking Conditions:  Hours and weekly schedule are dictated by current tasks and program needs which may include filling in for vacant shifts with little notice. Community homes operate on a 24-hour basis, 365 days per year with DSPs working in shifts around the clockWork on holidays, during inclement weather, overnight and on weekends will be requiredFrequent lifting, stretching, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and other physical exertion while assisting individuals in serviceWork will take place in a variety of settings, including an office, in the community, and in the homes of the people in service.  Must be able to travel and work in these settings without limitationMay be required to stay beyond shift end time until replacement personnel arriveExposure to various medical conditions and communicable diseases may occurEmployer’s Rights: This job description does not include all job duties, conditions, and requirements. Occasionally, a supervisor or director may request that you perform other duties that are necessary for the betterment of the company or that are in the best interest of those we serve. It may also become necessary, at some point, for AMA Support Services to revise this job description. Signing this job description does not create a contract for employment. Either you or AMA Support Services may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason.  Equal Opportunity Statement: AMA Support Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.    Employee Signature: