Direct Support Professional
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Job overview
The Direct Support Professional provides compassionate, person‑centered care to individuals, following behavior and care plans while ensuring safety and compliance. Responsibilities include cooking meals, transporting individuals, managing budgets, completing documentation, maintaining cleanliness, administering medication, and staying awake for 24/7 support. The role also involves protecting individuals from abuse, reporting incidents, and collaborating with regulatory bodies.
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Full job description
Job Duties
Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
Sets positive examples for Individuals at all times.
Adheres to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each Individual.
Provides opportunities throughout the day to help Individuals meet their goals. (An example would include teaching groups to follow activity programs and encouraging Individual attendance.)
Provides quality of care and a safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all Individuals. Creates a space of trust and relationship with all Individuals.
Protects all Individuals from abuse and/or neglect and immediately reports any occurrence to appropriate entities.
Maintains and protects the confidentiality of all Individuals.
Follows and upholds all house guidelines.
Cook meals as necessary for Individuals based upon food specifications, diets, food exchanges and documentation.
Understands process for food supply and storage.
Transports Individuals and attends appointments with Individuals and advocates and obtains necessary documentation, when needed.
Utilize Individual funds as applicable to help Individuals budget when needed.
Completes required documentation before the end of shift, including, but not limited to progress notes, miscellaneous notes, daily support logs, event reports, incident reports, LOA forms, Individual inventories, etc.
Assists with supervision of Individuals doing their laundry as needed per assignment sheet.
Coaches and assists Individuals with bedroom cleanliness per house guidelines.
Responsible for cleanliness of home site according to the assignment chart. (Inspection ready at all times.)
Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.
Administers medications as needed.
Hand off communication to next shift staff.
Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living, the Department of Human Services (DHS) staff or any other regulatory body during any inspection, investigation or inquiry.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Adheres to BSLS Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience Required
No experience required
Shift
Second (Evening)
Number of Openings
4
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$17.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55008
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
20170
Job Benefits
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible first of the month after 60 days)
Paid Time Off: 88 Hours per year, eligible after 90 days of employment.
Free 24/7 telehealth for employees and families through First Stop Health.
401(k) with employer match and company-paid life insurance
Paid training including CPR, de-escalation, and medication administration
Employee discounts through Perkspot and cell phone savings programs
Calm mental wellness app access
Ongoing professional development and advancement through the LEAP Program
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