Job Description

Direct Support Professioal (DSP)

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Open Systems Healthcare, you'll embark on a rewarding journey of providing vital support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your role goes beyond mere assistance; you'll actively contribute to creating safe, nurturing environments in the homes, workplaces, communities, and lives of those we support. By upholding our commitment to person-centeredness and independence, you'll play a crucial part in enriching the lives of the individuals we support, reflecting OSH’s philosophy and mission.

As a DSP you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Ensure the delivery of high-quality and safe in-home support. Providing individualized day supports, small group day habilitation, and behavior support services that align with OSH's policy and procedures. Implement individual support plans (ISP) and Plan of Care. Foster positive, cooperative relationships with the client's, their families, and support team members. Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living according to their ISP and level of need. This may include, but is not limited to; Personal Care: bathing, eating, dressing, hygiene, transferring/positioning Transportation: Travel in the community using public transportation, physician’s appointments, shopping, errands Household Care: cleaning, laundry, meal prep Companionship: social awareness, conversation, reminders, interactive hobbies Help individuals acquire and/or maintain skills to achieve their ISP goals through increasing independence, self-advocacy, exploration, and integration into their community. Handle situations involving challenging behavior with care and professionalism and be available to address crisis situations that arise. Implement behavioral treatment plans and accurately document behavioral observations and progress. Maintain a safe environment using Universal Precautions and promptly report any incidents or changes in person’s behavior to the branch office. Communicate relevant information with OSH confidentially and promptly. Maintain accurate documentation of services provided according to the individual’s support plan (i.e. progress notes or other required documentation) in a timely manner. Engage in professional development from orientation and required annual trainings. Effectively manage workload and caseload by organizing, planning, and prioritizing tasks. Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, as well as OSH policies and procedures.