Direct Support Professional (DSP)

License(s) Required

None

Compensation

$ / Hourly

Hours Per Week

20

Number Of Positions

3

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP): Individual Support, Respite, and Community-Based Support

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

Summary

The DSP provides person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live as independently as possible and take part fully in their communities. Services are delivered in the individual's home, a respite setting, or the community, following the person's Individual Service Plan (ISP).

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support with daily living: personal care, hygiene, meals, medication reminders or assistance (as trained and authorized), and household routines

Offer respite care to give family caregivers short-term relief while maintaining the person's routine, safety, and dignity

Support community participation, including recreation, volunteering, employment-related activities, appointments, shopping, and public transportation

Teach and reinforce skills in communication, money management, safety, social interaction, and self-advocacy

Implement ISP goals and any behavior support strategies as written

Promote choice, dignity, and self-determination in all interactions

Document services accurately and on time (service notes, incident reports, progress toward goals)

Report abuse, neglect, exploitation, and critical incidents immediately, per DDD requirements

Communicate with the support coordinator, family, guardians, and team as appropriate

Qualifications

Minimum age 18 (or per program requirements); high school diploma or equivalent

Pass background checks and registry screenings

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Completion of required DDD training (e.g., rights, abuse and neglect prevention, medication administration where applicable)

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance if driving individuals

Ability to lift, assist with transfers, and perform physical tasks safely

Core Competencies

Patience, empathy, and respect; strong communication; reliability; sound judgment in emergencies; cultural responsiveness; and confidentiality (HIPAA).

Work Setting and Schedule

Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in homes and community settings

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

10002000111

Job Type

Part Time

Application Email

admin@morningsidehealth.org