Direct Support Professional Job Description Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with the aim of assisting them to integrate with their communities. A DSP is a hero responsible to provide direct services, transportation and support to the individual, including, but not limited to: assisting in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, meal preparation and completion of various household tasks; supervising, teaching, and assisting the individual in every aspect of their life, with the goals of fostering increased independence, choice and empowerment. A DSP is also an advocate, helping people in communicating needs, self-expression, and goals as well as assuring justice and equality in community life. Direct Support Professional Specific Job Duties · Respect individual rights and confidentiality. Be a role model, promote positive teamwork and assist w/staff development/training as assigned. · Read, know, and implement all individual services and supports as well as organizational policies and procedures. · Report all pertinent medical information to nurses and follow nurses' directions. · Remain alert to individuals' behavior/physical changes and notify immediate supervisor. · Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals' many daily living needs, including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills · Help individuals as needed to bathe, groom, dress, participate in family style dining and other daily living skills, always working to improve self-reliance · Assist the individuals in maintaining a clean, neat and safe home environment. COME! Be part of our amazing team and make a difference in others' lives while earning a competitive wage and enjoying excellent benefits! Pay Rate $17/hour ~ we offer Daily Pay to give you access to earned income before payday. We also offer EXCELLENT BENEFITS for eligible employees (30+ hour/week) including tuition reimbursement for health-related education, company paid life insurance for you and supplemental plans for your family, partial company match 401(k) to plan for your future, wellness programs up to $200 for gym memberships and smart watches, medical/dental/vision/supplemental insurances and MUCH more!! No experience required, we do paid in house training! Benefits: · 401(k) · 401(k) matching ·[ []{style="co "}]{times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""}