Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional LifePath of MidMissouri LLC Columbia, MO Job Details 6 days ago Qualifications Crisis management Full Job Description Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth in the individual's home (ISL or natural home [CSS]) and community. A DSP's main role is to provide appropriate support focusing on specific needs and desires of each individual served; teaching, coaching, and enabling everyone supported to live a quality life, as independently as possible. All DSPs are expected to recognize when individuals are in crisis and/or in need of psychiatric and/or medical care and or other back up services and report this to their Manager/DPM/CEO/Owner, following chain of command, immediately as appropriate. At all times, in every interaction, individuals need support. DSPs are expected to provide that support professionally and in a way that provides therapeutic benefit to everyone.

Duties:

Always ensure the health and safety of each individual. Report immediately any threats to the health and/or safety of any individuals served to the Manager/DPM/CEO/Owner, following chain of command. Encourage meaningful daily activity by teaching/ assisting/ encouraging/ monitoring individuals with daily activities; provide supports to encourage appropriate behavior at home and in the community, problem solving with individuals and the team to this goal. Assist with each individual's abilities, interests, and needs as asked for the purpose of assisting them in living quality lives as independently as possible. Staff should encourage and assist individuals to meet ISP goals and objectives. Complete accurate and appropriate Medication Administration and charting that meets provider and DMH standards. Be familiar with, follow, and as asked, participate in planning for Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) for each individual supported. Assist with daily chores and household tasks to ensure that the home environment is safe and healthy for the individuals. Interact with individuals supported consistently to learn of any problems or concerns and report any of these appropriately through chain of command. Report emergency situations immediately, calling 911 if necessary and notifying Manager/DPM/CEO/Owner, following chain of command. Teach and be supportive of daily nutrition at home and in the community (encourage good choices). Perform mandatory record keeping (daily documentation, MAR, control count sheets, objective tracking) legibly, accurately, and completely in keeping with provider and DMH standards on each shift. Conduct safety drills and checklist as scheduled or as requested by management. Attending all training courses and meetings as assigned.