Job Description
Job Description
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Job Description:
✓ Overall responsibilities are to implement supports as outline in the individuals’ support plan to accomplishment the desired outcomes
✓ Provide services that are person-centered and encourage age appropriateness
✓ Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and shows respect and dignity for individuals served
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
✓ Be familiar with behavior modification principles and alternative techniques in working with individuals that have developmental disabilities and/or have the ability to be trained and demonstrate these skills within the first six weeks of employment;
✓ Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills;
✓ Ability to be trained in documentation formats for record keeping;
✓ Ability to get along with clients and peers;