Our mission at Dutton Farm is empower and support adults with disabilities to live a life of purpose, inclusion and dignity.
APPLY NOW! ONE-ON-ONE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL!
$18/hour DSP-401K, PTO, Holiday Time, Paid Training, Medical, Dental, Vision
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 3:00PM
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
The purpose of a one-on-one Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to support an adult with disabilities. The DSP will ensure the success and well-being of program participant and communicate daily activities and goal progress with the Site Director each day.
Job Responsibilities:
Administrative
- Provide daily reports of the individuals progress and achievements
- Complete incident reports as necessary at Site Director’s request
- Maintain daily logs and reports; prepare reports according to Dutton Farm policies and procedures
- Attend scheduled staff meetings
Direct
- Assist the individual in achieving maximum potential and self determination
- Continuously assess surroundings for safety of the individual, reporting any concerns to Dutton Farm management immediately
- Promote engagement for the participant
- Assist the individual during on-site activities
- Teach appropriate skills and involve individual in meaningful and valued activities
- Promote positive social interactions
- Evaluate and assist the participant in assigned group with tasks that prove too difficult
- Provide personal care assistance as needed (feeding and toileting)
- Warm up meals as necessary for the individual
- Build a strong, authentic, and trusted bonds with the participants
- Monitor and evaluate goal progress for the individual
- Fulfill all other direct care requests by Chief Program Office and/or Site Director as given
Qualifications:
- Mission aligned
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- High school diploma required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must pass background checks
- Basic computer skills
- Must complete training within 30 days of employment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintain a professional demeanor with a focus on advocacy, respect, and demonstrating a strong work ethic
- Must be self-motivated, reliable, dependable
- Strong ability to adapt and willingness to be flexible
Staff Values
- Mission-Driven
- Productive
- Dependable
- Collaborative
- Positive
- Responsible
