Direct Support Professional - Residential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to individuals in accordance with their Person-Centered Plan (PCP), Individual Support Plan (ISP), and Behavior Support Plan (BSP) when applicable.

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.

• Support individuals in developing life skills such as communication, budgeting, cooking, and household management.

• Facilitate community integration through participation in social, recreational, vocational, and educational activities.

• Administer or assist with medications in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including daily notes, incident reports, medication administration records, and other required records.

• Monitor individuals’ health and safety and report any concerns, incidents, or behavioral changes to supervisors promptly.

• Support individuals in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized living environment.

• Implement positive behavioral supports and follow established behavior plans when necessary.

• Maintain respectful, professional, and supportive relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and team members.

• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and required professional development activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, assist, or transfer individuals when necessary.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical activities associated with caregiving.

• Ability to respond to emergency situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Use of personal vehicle, MD driver's license with fewer than 5 points, and valid auto insurance required.
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience.
• CPR/First Aid Training required.
• NADSP E-badge competencies preferred.
• Ability to relate well to staff, individuals, board members, and all relevant stakeholders of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and religious required.