(DSP) Direct Support Professional $19.00/HR

Job Type Full-time Description SUPER HEROES NEEDED!!!!!!-Must be 21 years of age or older-Must have 3 years legal driving experience-Must be able to obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card-Must be able to drive a large capacity vanBENEFITS INCLUDE: Merit Increases, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick time, and Holidays!!JOB SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide specialized sensory-motor, cognitive, communicative, social interaction, and behavioral training to promote skill development in individuals who have developmental disabilities. The DSP will deliver services with compassion and respect. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provide training and supervision for individuals to increase or maintain their socialization and adaptive skills. 2. Develop positive relationships and support for individuals and their caregivers. 3. Assist the individual in developing skills to achieve and maintain a quality of life that promotes their vision of the future. 4. Assist individuals in participating in meaningful age-appropriate activities and experience new activities. 5. Meet the physical needs of the individuals receiving services including attention to hygiene, health, and safety. 6. Implement habilitation goals as identified in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) 7. Provide opportunities for training and/or practice in basic consumer skills such as shopping, banking, money management, access and use of community resources, and community safety skills. 8. Develop, maintain, or enhance independent functioning skills in sensory-motor areas, cognition, and personal hygiene. 9. Assist the individuals in developing and maintaining friendships of their choice and provide training and support with social skills and problem solving. 10. Implement the daily curriculum and schedule for the day. 11. Maintain compliance with Division of Developmental Disabilities policies and procedures. 12. Perform special projects as directed by the Adult Day Services Manager and/or Lead Staff personnel. 13. Maintain accurate and timely data collection sheets and progress reports. Complete Incident Reports, as needed. 14. Provide safe transportation in a large-capacity vehicle either mornings or afternoons and for day-time outings - (must be 21 years or older for transportation duties.) PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT: 1. Maintain professionalism at all times while representing Family Partners, LLC 2. Maintain and work within the program's budget. 3. Provide safe transportation to and from the program and community activities 4. Possess organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. 5. Must have outstanding communication and social skills. 6. The ability to initiate tasks necessary for the program to run efficiently. 7. Daily cleaning and setting up equipment utilized for the program. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To function effectively in this position, the incumbent must possess or obtain: • High School Diploma or G.E.D. • Valid Arizona Driver's License • Reliable means of transportation with current insurance and registration • Ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card • Ability to pass criminal, background and reference checks To function effectively in this position, the incumbent must also pass the following trainings provided by Family Partners: • Article Nine Training • Certification in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, and First Aid The DSP must have the ability to address more than one project at a time while prioritizing the demands and issues in a busy operating environment. In order to fulfill the transportation duties, a DSP must be at least 21 years of age.

Created: 2025-03-10