DSP Role
As a DSP (Direct Support Professional) with Dream Choice working in Supported Services, you will be supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community.
Employee responsibilities:
- Providing Transportation
- Supporting individuals hygiene
- Administering medications
- Maintaining a Clean and safe environment
- Teaching Skills to expand a persons independence
- Supporting individuals in the community
- Promoting Positive social interactions
Ideal Candidate:
- Desire to work in a team environment
- ability to work independently
- A level of integrity that motivates doing the right thing
- ability to be flexible and handle change well
- Encourage individuals who are working towards goals
- Understanding of responsibilities for safety of individuals
- Good track record of attendance understanding the importance of consistency
Requirements:
- Completion of High School or GED
- Possess a valid drivers license and curent car insurance
- Have a reliable vehicle to transport people during a shift
- Pass all background checks
- Basic computer usage
SLP Role
The primary responsibility of an SLP is to maintain a safe and healthy home environment for the individual supported. SLPs have basic home support and related responsibilities, which include providing/supporting nutritional meals; providing transportation to all appointments, to and from day services and recreational activities; providing/supporting access to community activities, cultural and religious services, if appropriate, and providing up to 24-hour supervision and supports as outline in the individuals Individual Support Plan (ISP).
The daily home routine should be based on the Individuals choice but structured as determined by the Individual and ISP team which is helpful to the Individual supported in learning to function independently in a home and community setting. The SLP is responsible for teaching and supporting the Individual’s life choices, hopes and dreams, and daily documentation of that teaching.
Individuals with a developmental disability are matched with trained Share Living Providers who share the same interests and hobbies as the person seeking supports. The size of the home, all who live in the home (family size/kids/animals), and the location of the home are all influences on if the individual and their family are interested in meeting with a potential candidate.
Requirements
- Transportation, Valid Driver's license, car insurance, and current registration
- Ability to pass a State/Federal and APS/CPS background check (all members in the home)
- Experience supporting an individual with developmental disabilities
- Computer/laptop, printer, scanner, and internet for daily documentation
- Completion of all required training
- Must have detailed verbal / written communication and computer skills
- Must understand and comply with all agency and state policies and procedures
- Must attend and participate in all meetings
- Must maintain a clean and orderly home
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, kneel, twist, reach, crawl, run, etc.
